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Muscle Cars

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What, exactly, ''IS'' a '''Muscle Car''', anyway?

Well, that it certainly one of the most subjective automotive categories, and sometimes the most debated. Ask 10 different people what a muscle car is and you'll likely get 10 different answers. A '''Muscle Car''', per se, is a 2-door intermediate coupe with a big-inch V8 engine and rear wheel drive - something I think all gearheads more or less agree on. The line, however, is anything but clear. Here are a few examples:

Is a 1967 Pontiac GTO a muscle car? Yes

Is a 1968 Dodge Coronet Super Bee a muscle car? Sure

Is a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra a muscle car? Absolutely

'''BUT'''...

Is a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 a muscle car? Hmmmmm.... could be.

How about a 1964 Ford Galaxie XL 390? Well it does have a big block...

Could a 1967 Buick Wildcat 430 be considered a muscle car? I suppose it could be ''considered'' one in some circles...

See what we mean? This is where the "blurred" line comes in. The ''popular'' belief when it comes to muscle cars is that while there are a few exceptions, they basically started coming of age in 1964. The most subscribed-to notion is that GM led the way with the 1964 Pontiac GTO, along with the Chevrolet Chevelle SS, Buick Skylark GS and Oldsmobile 4-4-2 that also debuted that same year (and were all based on the same platform).

Ford and Mercury, on the other hand, didn't really have anything in 1964 ay of a "true" muscle car in the same vein of, for example, the GTO. The pedestrian Fairlane was a

Chevrolet LUV

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Plymouth Reliant

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Plymouth Reliant

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Plymouth Volare

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Dodge Aspen

2007-01-27T15:09:52Z

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! colspan=2 | '''Dodge Aspen'''
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| Production: 1976-1980
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| Class: Compact
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| Body Style: 2-Door Coupe, 4-Door Sedan, 5-Door Wagon
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| Wheelbase: 108.7"/112.7"
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| Weight: 3200-3500 lbs
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmissions: 3-Speed Manual,4-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engines: 3.7L (225 cid) I6 (1976-1980), 5.2L (318 cid) V8 (1976-1980), 5.9L (360 cid) V8 (1976-1979)
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power: Rear
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| Similar: Plymouth Volare
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| Platform: F
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The '''[[Dodge]] Aspen''' (not to be confused with 2007 [[Chrysler Aspen]] SUV) and its '''Plymouth Volare''' twin were relatively short-lived models, available from 1976-1980. It was introduced as a replacement for the trusty [[Dodge Dart|Dart]], but unfortunately the Aspen turned out to be not near as trustworthy as its predecessor. The Aspen from the start was plagued with early rust-out, driveability and reliability issues, although later models weren't affected near as much. The Aspen was based on Chrysler's new F-body platform, which was slightly longer than the outgoing Dart's A-body chassis, and was more nicely-appointed and upscale than the Dart. Items like power door locks and windows were available on the Aspen whereas they weren't on the Dart. Chrysler touted the Aspen's "big-car ride", due in large part to its torsion-bar front spring suspension that was similar in design to its larger models. Aspen was also available as a station wagon, Dodge's first compact wagon since 1966. All comments here also go for the Volare, except where noted.

Here's a rundown from year to year:

==1976==

Aspen's premier year. The sedan and station wagon rode on a 112.7" wheelbase, whereas the coupe rode on a shorter 108.7" wheelbase. Base engine was the 3.7L 225 cid Slant-6, the 5.2L 318 cid V8 and 5.9L 360 cid V8 with 2 or 4-barrel carbs were options. The Slant-6 was available with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatics but the V8s were automatic only. An R/T package was available on the coupe (Road Runner on the Volare), and could have the 318 or 360 with column automatic or floor shift with bucket seats. T-bar roof (T-tops) were an option also. Styling differences between the Aspen and its Volare twin were minimal, the most obvious being the front parking lamps on the Aspen were below the headlights on the bumper, whereas they were up right beside the headlights on the Volare. The R/Ts and Road Runners got unique, larger taillights than lesser models that somewhat mimicked the 69-70 [[Dodge Charger|Charger]] taillilghts. The Aspen and Volare were huge sales hits in their debut year, with well over 200,000 being sold and even became Motor Trend's "Car of the Year"... but as new owners soon found out, all was not well in paradise - the 1976 Aspen and Volare turned out to be the most recalled car in history for a time (until [[GM]]'s 1980 X-cars).

==1977==

Changes were minimal this year, the largest changes being that the 3.7L 225 cid Slant-6 was (finally) available with a 2-barrel carburetor, and was dubbed the "Super Six", and the 360 V8 lost its 4-barrel carb option. The Aspen and Volare continued to sell well (sales actually increased over 1976) but unfortunately its depressing repair record and reputation continued from the previous year - Chrysler was already having a tough enough time in the late-70s and these cars certainly weren't helping. Despite this, the Aspen spun off a luxury variant this year called the [[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]], which rode the same wheelbase as the Aspen but was more upscale and available with more luxury options. Plymouth had no such luxury variant for the Volare. Other than the aforementioned changes, engine and transmission choices remained the same as in 1976.

==1978==

Changes to the Aspen this year were limited to a revised grille in which the parking lamps were now incorporated beside the headlights just like the Volare, and larger taillights which now incorporated separate amber-turn signals. One interesting model introduced this year was the Super Coupe (available on both Aspen and Volare), which had slatted rear-quarter windows, fender flares and a 360 V8 with a 4-barrel carb (which returned this year). The R/T and Road Runner models continued, but lost their unique taillights and now used regular Aspen and Volare taillights. Sales began to dip quite a bit this year - the 1976-77 models pretty much sullied their reputation and much of the buying public wasn't as willing to take a chance on them - this, plus the all-new [[Ford Fairmont]] and GM's new downsized A-body models ([[Chevrolet Malibu]], [[Oldsmobile Cutlass]], etc.) gave the twins some heady competition this year. The Aspen and Volare's reliability and rust-out record began to improve this year, but the damage was already largely done as far as much of the buying public was concerned.

==1979==

A virtual rerun of 1978, the largest visual difference being that the taillights now incorporated the back-up lamps where the amber turn signals used to be. Also the speedometer now read up to 85 MPH, replacing the 100 MPH unit - but instrumentation continued as before. Engine and transmission choices remained the same, and the interesting Super Coupe returned for one more year. Sales dipped even further this year, as the competition from Ford and GM were becoming more and more prevalent, plus Aspen's reputation as an unreliable rust bucket (deserved or not) continued to dog it.

==1980==

Even though this was their final year, they were nonetheless treated to an all-new nose that now had a new hood, fenders, and single rectangular headlamps with a horizontally slatted grille (the Volare had an eggcrate design). Rear-end styling, however, remained the same. Engine and model choices were paired down this year - the 225 cid Slant-6 regrettably lost its 2-barrel carb option and reverted back to a 1-barrel. The Super Coupe was also gone, but the R/T and Road Runner options continued, even though less than 1000 of each were sold, making either one a very rare find indeed today. The turn-signal stalk now incorporated the headlights and wiper controls. Sales predictably were the lowest in F-body history, no surprise since this year [[GM]] introduced its all new X-body compacts ([[Chevrolet Citation]], [[Oldsmobile Omega]], etc), making the twins look increasingly big and outdated (the GM X-bodies would have their own reliability issues later on, but that's another story). One interesting bit of sales trivia is that this is the only year that the Aspen outsold the Volare. The Aspen and Volare would be replaced by the all-new [[Dodge Aries|Aries]] and [[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] "K-car" in 1981, but the F-body chassis and running gear would live on in the M-body [[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]], which lasted all the way until the end of 1989.

==Main Competitors==

*[[Buick Skylark]]
*[[Chevrolet Nova]]
*[[Ford Granada]]/[[Ford Fairmont|Fairmont]]
*[[Mercury Monarch]]/[[Mercury Zephyr|Zephyr]]
*[[Oldsmobile Omega]]
*[[Pontiac Ventura]]/[[Pontiac Phoenix|Phoenix]]

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[[Category: 1970s automobiles]]
[[category: Classic cars]]

Dodge Aries

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| Production: 1981-1989
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| Class: Compact
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| Body Style: 2-Door Coupe, 4-Door Sedan, 5-Door Wagon
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| Wheelbase: 100.1"
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| Weight: 2600-2800 lbs
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmissions: 4-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic
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| Engines: 2.2L (135 cid) I4
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| Power: Front
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| Similar: Plymouth Reliant, Chrysler LeBaron (1982-1988)
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| Platform: K
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The '''[[Dodge]] Aries''', otherwise known as a "K-car", is ultimately best described as "the car that saved [[Chrysler]]'s bacon". The Aries (and its K-car twin '''Reliant''') was all new in 1981, replacing the departed [[Dodge Aspen]]/[[Plymouth Volare]]. It was Chrysler's first domestic front wheel drive car, and had a 100.1" wheelbase. The K-cars were a huge gamble for Chrysler, who had just received numerous government assistance and bailouts on behalf of Chairman Lee Iacocca prior to their introduction. Had the K-cars turned out to be sales duds, it's very likely Chrysler would not exist today, at least in its present form. But not only were they successful, the K-car chassis spawned multiple spinoffs, not the least of which were sport coupes and minivans (in fact, by the mid-80s the only Chrysler cars that ''weren't'' K-car knockoffs were the L-body [[Dodge Omni]]/[[Plymouth Horizon]] and the rear-drive M-bodies ([[Chrysler Fifth Avenue]]/[[Dodge Diplomat]]/[[Plymouth Gran Fury]]).

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Dodge Aries Review]]'''.

===Main Competitors===

*[[Buick Skylark]]/[[Buick Somerset|Somerset]]
*[[Chevrolet Citation]]/[[Chevrolet Corsica|Corsica]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]/[[Ford Tempo|Tempo]]
*[[Honda Accord]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]/[[Mercury Topaz|Topaz]]
*[[Oldsmobile Omega]]/[[Oldsmobile Calais|Calais]]
*[[Pontiac Phoenix]]/[[Pontiac Grand Am|Grand Am]]
*[[Subaru Loyale]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]
*[[Volkswagen Jetta]]

===1981===

Aries premier year, base engine was the 2.2L 84 hp I4, available with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic. Optional was the [[Mitsubishi]]-built 2.6L "Hemi" 96 hp I4, automatic only. Bodystyles included a 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon. Styling was the basic 3-box type. Aries styling differed from the Reliant's only by a different grille and taillights. The K-cars were off to an admirable start in their inaugural year, racking up over 300,000 sales between the Aries and Reliant.

===1982===

Only minor changes for the second year K-cars, such as a counterbalanced hood eliminating the need for a prop-rod. The windows in the sedans and wagons actually rolled down this year (they were fixed in place on the 81 models). Engine choices remained the same as last year. Also the "K" badges were removed from the exterior nameplates. The K-car's first 2 spinoffs happened this year in the form of the new [[Chrysler LeBaron]] and [[Dodge 400]], with more upscale surroundings than the Aries/Reliant.

===1983===

The biggest change this year was an additional 10 hp for the 2.2L I4, to 94 hp. Otherwise there were no real changes to speak of this year. This year's K-car spinoffs were the larger (and short-lived) [[Chrysler E-Class]] and [[New Yorker]], and the [[Dodge 600]].

===1984===

All new dashboards with temp and oil pressure gauges were standard this year, and all radios were now digital. Both the Aries and Reliant gained the Chrysler pentastar badge mounted squarely in the middle of their grilles. The 2.6L I4 received a slight horsepower boost to 101. This year the K-cars spunoff the [[Chrysler Laser]] and [[Dodge Daytona]] sport coupes and the [[Dodge Caravan]] and [[Plymouth Voyager]] minivans. It should be noted that the various turbo variants of the 2.2L (and later 2.5) engines were never offered on the Aries or Reliant.

===1985===

The K-cars sported restyled noses and tails, becoming more rounded at the front and more formal in the rear. The Aries and Reliant again differed only in their grilles and taillights. Despite the changes, exterior and interior dimensions remained the same as before. Engine and transmission choices also remained the same. K-car spinoffs this year included the [[Chrysler LeBaron GTS]] and [[Dodge Lancer]], resurrecting an old nameplate last used in the early '60s.

===1986===

The biggest change this year was the demise of the Mitsubishi 2.6L I4, replaced by a Chrysler-built 100 hp 2.5L I4. Fuel injection made its way to both the 2.2 and 2.5 engines this year - horsepower for the 2.2 remained at 94. The only exterior change was the addition of the mandatory Center High-Mounted Stop Light in the rear.

===1987===

1987 saw no appreciable changes to the Aries or Reliant other than a stainless steel exhaust system. K-car spinoffs this year were the [[Dodge Shadow]] and [[Plymouth Sundance]], as well as a new handsome LeBaron coupe.

===1988===

Following the Omni and Horizon's lead, the Aries and Reliant were now offered in value-oriented "America" trim, making many previously optional items standard, such as AM/FM stereo, power steering and brakes, etc. Transmissions on both engines gained lock-up torque converters. Spinoffs this year were the larger [[Dodge Dynasty|Dynasty]] and [[Chrysler New Yorker]] sedans.

===1989===

Other than the station wagon model being discontinued, the Aries and Reliant stood pretty much pat for their final year. The 2.2L engine received a power boost to 100 hp. Although the Aries and Reliant were at the end of their respective roads this year, the "K-car" platform was by no means dead. In fact, it spawned off 2 more variants this year, first of which were the [[Dodge Spirit]] and [[Plymouth Acclaim]], which would replace the Aries and Reliant. Another spinoff this year was the rather curious [[Chrysler TC by Maserati]] (the car's actual name), a 2-seat convertible which was a short-lived joint venture between Chrysler and [[Maserati]].

Oldsmobile Starfire

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Buick Skyhawk

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Buick Skyhawk

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Buick Skyhawk

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Buick Skyhawk

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Chevrolet Monza

2007-01-27T11:56:33Z

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| Production: 1975-1980
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| Class: Subcompact
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| Body Style: 2-Door Coupe, 3-Door Hatchback, 3-Door Wagon
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| Wheelbase: 97"
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| Weight: 2700-3000 lbs
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmissions: 4-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engines: 2.3L (140 cid) I4 (1975-1977), 2.5L (151 cid) I4 (1978-1980), 3.2L (196 cid) V6 (1978-1979), 3.8L (231 cid) V6 (1978-1980), 4.3L (262 cid) V8 (1975-1976), 5.0L (305 cid) V8 (1977-1979), 5.7L (350 cid) V8 (1975)
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| Power: Rear
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| Similar: Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Starfire, Pontiac Sunbird
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| Platform: H
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The H-body '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced in 1975 and would eventually replace the [[Chevrolet Vega]] after its demise in 1977. The ''Monza'' name was previously used as an option package on the [[Chevrolet Corvair|Corvair]] in the 1960s (rumor has it that the Monza was originally to be named ''Chaparall''). Two other corporate Monza clones would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] coming out a year later. The Monza shared the Vega's 97" wheelbase, but was much nicer equipped and could be had with optional V6 and V8 engines that the Vega didn't offer. Like the Vega, the Monza was also a pleasant looking car, complete with deliberate styling cues from a [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2-door coupe and 3-door hatchback, but a 3-door wagon wouldn't be available until 1978, when Chevy took the departed Vega wagon body and grafted a Monza nose on it. An interesting '''Mirage''' sport package was offered on the hatchback, which had flared fenders and various decals, and is probably the only Monza model to attract any sort of minor collector interest. The Monza, while not suffering from the mechanical and body rust issues nearly as much as the Vega, was still plagued by indifferent build quality and numerous mechanical issues and factory recalls that Chevrolet (and [[GM]] in general) would again have to atone for. So while the Monza was an improvement over the Vega, the bottom line is that it still, ultimately, wasn't good enough.

The '''Buick Skyhawk''' and '''Oldsmobile Starfire''' changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were available only as 3-door hatchbacks, and while the Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, the Skyhawk was available only with the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl V6.

Here's a rundown from year to year:

==1975==

The Vega was offered as a 2-door notchback and 3-door hatchback, but the Monza took it a step further and differentiated between its hatchback and notchback models with two distinct front clips - the hatchback got quad rectangular headlights (all new for the day) with parking lights below the bumper (much like a 1970-1973 non-RS [[Chevrolet Camaro|Camaro]]), while the notchback got a more conservative dual round headlight design with the parking lights up in the grille. The tail treatments were different too, the hatchbacks getting a horizontal wraparound design while the notchbacks got a more upright square design not unlike a Vega's. Plus the bumpers on the hatchback were body-colored, whereas they were chrome on the notchback. Base engine was unfortunately the Vega's 2.3L I4 with a 1- or 2bbl carburetor. The 110 hp 4.3L (262) 2bbl V8 was an option borrowed from the [[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]], while the 145 hp 5.7L (350) 2bbl V8 was an option for California buyers. An upper level 2+2 package was available on the hatchbacks, and the notchbacks could be had as a Town Coupe, which had a landau vinyl roof among other such things. Sales totaled 136,000 for both models.

==1976==

Another name from the Corvair's past, the Spyder, became a sport option for the 2+2 hatchback model, which included an upgraded suspension, front and rear spoilers, full instrumentation and various stripes and decals. Other models continued as before. The 5.7L (350) V8 was dropped this year, other engines also continued. Transmission choices were 4 and 5-speed manuals for the 4 cyl engine, but a 3-speed automatic was optional on the 4 cyl and standard on the 4.3 V8. Sales inexplicably dipped to just under 81,000 this year.

==1977==

The hatchback's quad headlight nose could be ordered on the coupe now if so desired, but most still made do with the dual round headlight design. The 4.3L V8 was dropped this year, replaced by a 145 hp 5.0L (305) 2bbl V8. Sales totaled 73,348.

==1978==

Now that the Vega was finally gone, the Monza became Chevrolet's lone sporty subcompact model. The Monza inherited the Vega's 3-door wagon bodystyle, so the Monza was now available as a wagon. A new nose was introduced - this one still had dual round headlights but the grille no longer had an eggcrate design and now was blacked out with a vertical chrome strip running down the center (all Monza wagons would have this front end). Monzas with this front end also got new larger tri-colored taillights (except the wagons, which retained the old Vega wagon taillights). The previous quad headlight design continued as before with the smaller wraparound taillights, to make things more confusing. The now-thoroughly despised Vega 2.3L I4 engine was finally gone too, replaced by an 85 hp [[Pontiac]]-built 2.5L I4 2bbl engine, nicknamed "Iron Duke" (to distance itself from the previous aluminum block 2.3). Additionally 2 new V6s were offered this year too (both built by [[Buick]]), a 90 hp 3.2L (196) 2bbl V6 and a 110 hp 3.8L (231) 2bbl V6, as well as the Chevy-built 305 V8. Sales jumped this year to nearly 139,000 units.

==1979==

After all the changes and shuffles in 1978, the 1979 models, which included the 2-door notchbacks, 3-door hatchbacks, 3-door wagons, plus the Spyder and Town Coupe models, all continued as before with no appreciable changes. Sales jumped again to 163,833 units for all models.

==1980==

The wagon bodystyle was dropped this year, as were the 196 V6 and 305 V8 options, as well as (inexplicably) the 5-speed manual transmission option. The 2.5L I4 and the 3.8L V6 were the only engines left this year, both available with 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual transmission. The 2-door notchback and 3-door hatchbacks continued with very little change - the sporty Spyder model continued on the hatchbacks and got a deeper airdam and revised decals and graphics (although one has to wonder why Chevrolet bothered with those changes, since the V8 was no longer available). Speedometers read 85 MPH this year (actually ''up'' from the previous 80 MPH units). Since the Monza's replacement, the [[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]], wouldn't be ready until mid-1981 (it debuted as an early 1982 model), the Monza would be produced until the end of calendar year 1980. The Monza's corporate clones, the Sunbird, Firenza and Starfire, would all die at the end of this year also, and would all be subsequently replaced by J-car variants. Perhaps due to the extended model year, the Monza ironically enjoyed its best sales year ever, even without a wagon bodystyle and a V8 engine - over 170,000 units were still sold.

==Main Competitors==

*(Datsun) [[Nissan 200SX]]
*[[Dodge Omni]] 024
*[[Ford Mustang]]
*[[Honda Prelude]]
*[[Mercury Capri]]
*[[Plymouth Horizon]] TC3
*[[Toyota Celica]]
*[[Volkswagen Scirocco]]

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Chevrolet Monza

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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Chevrolet]]
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| Production: 1975-1980
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| Class: Subcompact
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| Body Style: 2-Door Coupe, 3-Door Hatchback, 3-Door Wagon
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| Wheelbase: 97"
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| Weight: 2700-3000 lbs
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| Transmissions: 4-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic
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| Engines: 2.3L (140 cid) I4 (1975-1977), 2.5L (151 cid) I4 (1978-1980), 3.2L (196 cid) V6 (1978-1979), 3.8L (231 cid) V6 (1978-1980), 4.3L (262 cid) V8 (1975-1976), 5.0L (305 cid) V8 (1977-1979), 5.7L (350 cid) V8 (1975)
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| Power: Rear
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| Similar: Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Starfire, Pontiac Sunbird
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The H-body '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced in 1975 and would eventually replace the [[Chevrolet Vega]] after its demise in 1977. The ''Monza'' name was previously used as an option package on the [[Chevrolet Corvair|Corvair]] in the 1960s (rumor has it that the Monza was originally to be named ''Chaparall''). Two other corporate Monza clones would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] coming out a year later. The Monza shared the Vega's 97" wheelbase, but was much nicer equipped and could be had with optional V6 and V8 engines that the Vega didn't offer. Like the Vega, the Monza was also a pleasant looking car, complete with deliberate styling cues from a [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2-door coupe and 3-door hatchback, but a 3-door wagon wouldn't be available until 1978, when Chevy took the departed Vega wagon body and grafted a Monza nose on it. An interesting '''Mirage''' sport package was offered on the hatchback, which had flared fenders and various decals, and is probably the only Monza model to attract any sort of minor collector interest. The Monza, while not suffering from the mechanical and body rust issues nearly as much as the Vega, was still plagued by indifferent build quality and numerous mechanical issues and factory recalls that Chevrolet (and [[GM]] in general) would again have to atone for. So while the Monza was an improvement over the Vega, the bottom line is that it still, ultimately, wasn't good enough.

The '''Buick Skyhawk''' and '''Oldsmobile Starfire''' changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were available only as 3-door hatchbacks, and while the Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, the Skyhawk was available only with the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl V6.

Here's a rundown from year to year:

==1975==

The Vega was offered as a 2-door notchback and 3-door hatchback, but the Monza took it a step further and differentiated between its hatchback and notchback models with two distinct front clips - the hatchback got quad rectangular headlights (all new for the day) with parking lights below the bumper (much like a 1970-1973 non-RS [[Chevrolet Camaro|Camaro]]), while the notchback got a more conservative dual round headlight design with the parking lights up in the grille. The tail treatments were different too, the hatchbacks getting a horizontal wraparound design while the notchbacks got a more upright square design not unlike a Vega's. Plus the bumpers on the hatchback were body-colored, whereas they were chrome on the notchback. Base engine was unfortunately the Vega's 2.3L I4 with a 1- or 2bbl carburetor. The 110 hp 4.3L (262) 2bbl V8 was an option borrowed from the [[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]], while the 145 hp 5.7L (350) 2bbl V8 was an option for California buyers. An upper level 2+2 package was available on the hatchbacks, and the notchbacks could be had as a Town Coupe, which had a landau vinyl roof among other such things. Sales totaled 136,000 for both models.

==1976==

Another name from the Corvair's past, the Spyder, became a sport option for the 2+2 hatchback model, which included an upgraded suspension, front and rear spoilers, full instrumentation and various stripes and decals. Other models continued as before. The 5.7L (350) V8 was dropped this year, other engines also continued. Transmission choices were 4 and 5-speed manuals for the 4 cyl engine, but a 3-speed automatic was optional on the 4 cyl and standard on the 4.3 V8. Sales inexplicably dipped to just under 81,000 this year.

==1977==

The hatchback's quad headlight nose could be ordered on the coupe now if so desired, but most still made do with the dual round headlight design. The 4.3L V8 was dropped this year, replaced by a 145 hp 5.0L (305) 2bbl V8. Sales totaled 73,348.

==1978==

Now that the Vega was finally gone, the Monza became Chevrolet's lone sporty subcompact model. The Monza inherited the Vega's 3-door wagon bodystyle, so the Monza was now available as a wagon. A new nose was introduced - this one still had dual round headlights but the grille no longer had an eggcrate design and now was blacked out with a vertical chrome strip running down the center (all Monza wagons would have this front end). Monzas with this front end also got new larger tri-colored taillights (except the wagons, which retained the old Vega wagon taillights). The previous quad headlight design continued as before with the smaller wraparound taillights, to make things more confusing. The now-thoroughly despised Vega 2.3L I4 engine was finally gone too, replaced by an 85 hp [[Pontiac]]-built 2.5L I4 2bbl engine, nicknamed "Iron Duke" (to distance itself from the previous aluminum block 2.3). Additionally 2 new V6s were offered this year too (both built by [[Buick]]), a 90 hp 3.2L (196) 2bbl V6 and a 110 hp 3.8L (231) 2bbl V6, as well as the Chevy-built 305 V8. Sales jumped this year to nearly 139,000 units.

==1979==

After all the changes and shuffles in 1978, the 1979 models, which included the 2-door notchbacks, 3-door hatchbacks, 3-door wagons, plus the Spyder and Town Coupe models, all continued as before with no appreciable changes. Sales jumped again to 163,833 units for all models.

==1980==

The wagon bodystyle was dropped this year, as were the 196 V6 and 305 V8 options, as well as (inexplicably) the 5-speed manual transmission option. The 2.5L I4 and the 3.8L V6 were the only engines left this year, both available with 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual transmission. The 2-door notchback and 3-door hatchbacks continued with very little change - the sporty Spyder model continued on the hatchbacks and got a deeper airdam and revised decals and graphics (although one has to wonder why Chevrolet bothered with those changes, since the V8 was no longer available). Speedometers read 85 MPH this year (actually ''up'' from the previous 80 MPH units). Since the Monza's replacement, the [[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]], wouldn't be ready until mid-1981 (it debuted as an early 1982 model), the Monza would be produced until the end of calendar year 1980. The Monza's corporate clones, the Sunbird, Firenza and Starfire, would all die at the end of this year also, and would all be subsequently replaced by J-car variants. Perhaps due to the extended model year, the Monza ironically enjoyed its best sales year ever, even without a wagon bodystyle and a V8 engine - over 170,000 units were still sold.

==Main Competitors==

*(Datsun) [[Nissan 200SX]]
*[[Dodge Omni]] 024
*[[Ford Mustang]]
*[[Honda Prelude]]
*[[Mercury Capri]]
*[[Plymouth Horizon]] TC3
*[[Toyota Celica]]
*[[Volkswagen Scirocco]]

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Chrysler E-Class

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Chevrolet Celebrity

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Chevrolet Celebrity

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AMC Concord

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AMC Concord

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|align=center rowspan=9|[[Image:Plymouthname.png|center|100px]]<br>'''[[Plymouth]]'''<br>Vehicles<br>
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|align=center colspan=2|'''Historic:'''
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|'''Cars:'''|| | [[Plymouth Acclaim|Acclaim]] | [[Plymouth Arrow|Arrow]] | [[Plymouth Barracuda|Barracuda]] | [[Plymouth Belvedere|Belvedere]] | [[Plymouth Breeze|Breeze]] | [[Plymouth Caravelle|Caravelle]] | [[Dodge Colt|Champ]] | [[Dodge Colt|Colt]] | [[Mitsubishi Starion|Conquest]] | [[Plymouth Cricket|Cricket]] | [[Plymouth Duster|Duster]] | [[Plymouth Fury|Fury]] | [[Plymouth Gran Fury|Gran Fury]] | [[Plymouth GTX|GTX]] | [[Dodge Omni|Horizon]] | [[Plymouth Laser|Laser]] | [[Plymouth Neon|Neon]] | [[Plymouth Plaza|Plaza]] | [[Plymouth Prowler|Prowler]] | [[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] | [[Plymouth Road Runner|Road Runner]] | [[Plymouth Sapporo|Sapporo]] | [[Plymouth Satellite|Satellite]] | [[Plymouth Savoy|Savoy]] | [[Plymouth Sundance|Sundance]] | [[Dodge 024|TC3]] | [[Dodge Charger (L-body)|Turismo]] | [[Plymouth Valiant|Valiant]] | [[Plymouth Fury|VIP]] | [[Plymouth Volare|Volare]]
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|'''[[Van]]s/[[SUV]]s:'''|| | [[Dodge Sportsman|Adventurer]] | [[Plymouth Voyager|Voyager/Grand Voyager]] | [[Dodge Ramcharger|Trailduster]]
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|'''[[Truck]]s:'''||[[Dodge Ram 50|Arrow Truck]]
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|align=center colspan=2|'''Concept:'''
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|'''Cars:'''|| | [[ Plymouth Backpack|Backpack]] | [[Plymouth Expresso|Expresso]] | [[Plymouth Howler|Howler]] | [[Plymouth Pronto|Pronto]] | [[Plymouth Pronto Cruizer]] | [[Plymouth Pronto Spyder|Pronto Spyder]]
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Plymouth Duster

2007-01-25T22:03:16Z

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The '''[[Plymouth]] Duster''' was a sporty fastback coupe spinoff of the compact [[Plymouth Valiant|Valiant]]. The Duster was all new in 1970 on a 108" wheelbase and shared the Valiant's front sheetmetal and drivetrain, but from the mid-section to the rear, it had its own individual styling. The Duster's interior was also identical to the Valiant's, sharing the same dashboard, seats and door panels. The Duster was a runaway success for Plymouth, selling over 1,328,377 by the time it was discontinued at the end of the 1976 model year. The Duster was always known as a "dual personality" car, being that it could be equipped with a meek six cylinder engine or have a fire-breathing, high-winding small-block V8.

Here's a rundown from year to year:

==1970==

The Valiant was restyled this year, and now that the [[Plymouth Barracuda|Barracuda]] had been completely redesigned and now on [[Chrysler]]'s new E-body platform, Plymouth felt the need to have at least a spiritual replacement for the previous A-body Barracuda that was also based on the Valiant. So, the Duster was born. Naturally the Duster shared the Valiant's drivetrain offerings, ranging from the 3.2L 198 cid Slant Six, the 3.7L 225 cid Slant Six and the 5.2L 318 cid V8, but one engine that separated the Duster from the Valiant was the availability of the vaunted 5.5L 340 cid V8, better known as the "Duster 340". Duster 340s got their own dashboards with round gauges and 150 MPH speedos - basically the exact unit that was previously in the older A-body Barracuda. 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available on all engines as well as a 3-speed automatic. In this year the Duster was known as the "Valiant Duster" (the nameplates even read as such). The Duster evidently clicked well with the buying public, as 217,192 were sold in its premier year.

==1971==

The Duster dropped its "Valiant" designation this year, being known simply as "Duster". Dusters recieved a new grille this year, but all else remained the same. [[Dodge]] now had a version of the Duster called the [[Dodge Demon|Demon]], which was based (naturally) on the [[Dodge Dart|Dart]]. The Demon 340 effectively replaced the Dart Swinger 340, as the 340 was no longer available on the Swinger. The Duster was a far more popular car than the Demon, whose sales were only roughly 40% of the Duster's. All drivetrain options mirrored those of the 1970 model.

==1972==

Dusters again recieved new grilles, but the taillights were larger this year also and no longer in individual horizontal slats. A new "Twister" package became available, being a Duster 340 lookalike with its various stripes and decals, but without the 340 engine. All engines were rated at net horsepower this year, resulting on horsepower decreases across the board for all engines. The 3.7L 225 cid Slant Six continued to be the most popular engine choice, but the 5.2L 318 and 5.5L 340 V8s were still available.

==1973==

Dusters recieved their first (and only) minor restyling this year, with an all new nose and new tail treatment. Front and rear bumpers were all new (and larger). All new this year was the "Gold Duster" package, which had a gold interior color and got its own unique decals. It was available with both the Slant Six and 318 V8 engines. Bowing to various religious coalitions and internal political pressure, Dodge renamed its Duster twin Demon to Dart Sport. Dusters could have a fold-down "convertriple" rear seat this year, greatly enhancing cargo space. Dusters with this option were subsequently known as "Space Duster". The hot 340 V8 hung on for one more year despite having a lower horsepower rating than previous years, but it still delivered plenty of bang-for-the-buck, especially for the day.

==1974==

The Duster stood pretty much pat this year as far as visual changes were concerned. The biggest drivetrain change was the 340 was no longer available, being replaced with a 245 hp 5.9L 360 cid V8 (also spelling the end of the "Twister" model). The 360 wasn't nearly as popular as the Duster 340, selling less than 4,000 units. The 198 Slant Six was no longer available this year either (were any actually sold?), which was just as well as the 225 Slant Six was a far more popular choice with buyers. The 318 V8 remained a popular choice also. All transmission choices were still the same for all three engines; the 3-and 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic. Sales were at an all-time high of 349,388 this year.

==1975==

Dusters again recieved a new grille mirroring the Valiant's, but all else remained the same. Drivetrain choices remained the same; the 225 Slant Six standard, with the 318 and 360 V8s optional (the 360 V8 sold less than half of what it sold in 1974, making one a definite rare find today). Some Dusters started requiring unleaded gas this year, depending on where in the U.S. it was sold. Sales started falling off this year, but it managed to sell in substantial numbers.

==1976==

The Duster was visually unchanged for its final year, but it nonetheless had some other various changes, not the least of which being the slow-selling 360 V8 was no longer available - the 318 V8 was now the top engine option. A new "Silver Duster" appearance package was available, which was (naturally) silver in color. Another interesting new package was the "Feather Duster", which was available only as a Slant Six, and employed various weight-saving techniques such as aluminum inner hood and trunk bracings and bumper brackets, an extra-tall rear axle ratio - all in the name of better fuel economy (supposedly rated at 30 MPG highway, although that's quite doubtful in real-world conditions). Since the Valiant was superceded by the all-new [[Plymouth Volare|Volare]] this year, that subsequently spelled the end of the Duster as well.

Although the Duster was no more after 1976, the ''Duster'' name would reappear two more times as option packages for the [[Plymouth Turismo|Turismo]] and [[Plymouth Sundance|Sundance]] before Plymouth itself ceased to be a make after 2001.

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GMC Safari

2007-01-25T00:23:50Z

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The '''[[GMC]] Safari''' was a truck-based rear-drive "minivan" that was a corporate twin to the '''Chevrolet Astro''' introduced in 1985. The Safari had a different grille design than the Astro, but they were otherwise identical. The Safari lasted all the way until the end of 2005 with only minimal changes.

An interesting fact about the Safari is that in 1987, [[Pontiac]] dropped the [[Pontiac Parisienne|Parisienne]] name on its full-size, rear drive station wagon model and called it, simply, Safari. So, from 1987 until 1990, [[GM]] had 2 different vehicle offerings from 2 different makes ([[Pontiac]] and [[GMC]]) with the same model name.

See the [[Chevrolet Astro]] entry for more comments about the GMC Safari.

AMC Concord

2007-01-24T22:21:23Z

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The '''[[AMC]] Concord''' was introduced in 1978 as a replacement for the outgoing [[AMC Hornet|Hornet]] compact. While the Concord sported a different nose and tail treatment than the Hornet, it still had the Hornet's same body, chassis and running gear that was introduced in 1970. The Concord, however, was more nicely appointed than the Hornet was and ended up being a much better seller.

The 1978 Concord also inherited all of the old Hornet's bodystyles, namely a 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan and a 5-door wagon. Trim levels were base, DL and DL Limited versions. Standard engine was the 3.8L 232 cid I6, with the 4.2L 258 cid I6 (the most popular drivetrain) and the 5.0L 304 cid V8 as options. An interesting limited-edition '''AMX''' stripe-and-decal package was available on the hatchback that had its own distinctive styling cues and the 304 V8 engine. This is perhaps the only Concord model that would attract any type of minor collector interest. 1979 Concords got a new, more elegant-looking nose that had quad headlights with the parking lights directly underneath. Now that the [[AMC Matador|Matador]] was gone, the Concord was now AMC's largest car. The Concord hatchback model lasted only one year and was dropped for 1979, as was the AMX package. All drivetrains carried over into this year. 1980 Concords recieved new larger taillights that wrapped around to the sides. The 2-door models had new larger square quarter windows while the 4-doors got a third side window (or "opera" window). Major shuffling occured in the drivetrain department as well; the 232 I6 and the 304 V8 were no longer available, the base engine was now a [[Pontiac]]-produced 2.5L 151 cid I4 (yes, the "Iron Duke" engine). The 258 cid I6 was now the top engine option. Both engines were available with a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic transmission. 1980 was also the premier year of the [[AMC Eagle|Eagle]], which was basically a 4-wheel-drive Concord (a car that actually proved to be way ahead of its time).

1981 models received revised grilles, and a 5-speed manual transmission became an option on both engines, but were otherwise unchanged. 1982 models had no appreciable changes either, and the final 1983 models were left pretty much untouched as well. The Concord would die after 1983, but the 4WD Eagle would nonetheless live on until the beginning of the 1988 model year. The Concord was based on a 13-year-old design, and by this time, AMC had partnered up with the French-made [[Renault]] and the Concord no longer fit into AMC's plans. There was no direct successor to the Concord, but one could argue that the new [[Renault Alliance]], which debuted in 1983, could be considered at least a partial successor.

==Competitors==

*[[Buick Skylark]]
*[[Chevrolet Nova]]/[[Chevrolet Citation|Citation]]
*[[Dodge Aspen]]/[[Dodge Aries|Aries]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]
*[[Oldsmobile Omega]]
*[[Plymouth Volare]]/[[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]]
*[[Pontiac Phoenix]]

AMC Concord

2007-01-24T22:20:23Z

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AMC Concord

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The '''[[AMC]] Concord''' was introduced in 1978 as a replacement for the outgoing [[AMC Hornet|Hornet]] compact. While the Concord sported a different nose and tail treatment than the Hornet, it still had the Hornet's same body, chassis and running gear that was introduced in 1970. The Concord, however, was more nicely appointed than the Hornet was and ended up being a much better seller.

The 1978 Concord also inherited all of the old Hornet's bodystyles, namely a 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan and a 5-door wagon. Trim levels were base, DL and DL Limited versions. Standard engine was the 3.8L 232 cid I6, with the 4.2L 258 cid I6 (the most popular drivetrain) and the 5.0L 304 cid V8 as options. An interesting limited-edition '''AMX''' stripe-and-decal package was available on the hatchback that had its own distinctive styling cues and the 304 V8 engine. This is perhaps the only Concord model that would attract any type of minor collector interest. 1979 Concords got a new, more elegant-looking nose that had quad headlights with the parking lights directly underneath. Now that the [[AMC Matador|Matador]] was gone, the Concord was now AMC's largest car. The Concord hatchback model lasted only one year and was dropped for 1979, as was the AMX package. All drivetrains carried over into this year. 1980 Concords recieved new larger taillights that wrapped around to the sides. The 2-door models had new larger square quarter windows while the 4-doors got a third side window (or "opera" window). Major shuffling occured in the drivetrain department as well; the 232 I6 and the 304 V8 were no longer available, the base engine was now a [[Pontiac]]-produced 2.5L 151 cid I4 (yes, the "Iron Duke" engine). The 258 cid I6 was now the top engine option. Both engines were available with a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic transmission. 1980 was also the premier year of the [[AMC Eagle|Eagle]], which was basically a 4-wheel-drive Concord (a car that actually proved to be way ahead of its time).

1981 models received revised grilles, and a 5-speed manual transmission became an option on both engines, but were otherwise unchanged. 1982 models had no appreciable changes either, and the final 1983 models were left pretty much untouched as well. The Concord would die after 1983, but the 4WD Eagle would nonetheless live on until the beginning of the 1988 model year. The Concord was based on a 13-year-old design, and by this time, AMC had partnered up with the French-made [[Renault]] and the Concord no longer fit into AMC'S plans. There was no direct successor to the Concord, but one could argue that the new [[Renault Alliance]], which debuted in 1983, could be considered at least a partial successor.

==Competitors==

*[[Buick Skylark]]
*[[Chevrolet Nova]]/[[Chevrolet Citation|Citation]]
*[[Dodge Aspen]]/[[Dodge Aries|Aries]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]
*[[Oldsmobile Omega]]
*[[Plymouth Volare]]/[[Plymouth Reliant]]
*[[Pontiac Phoenix]]

Chevrolet Celebrity

2007-01-24T21:20:14Z

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The '''[[Chevrolet]] Celebrity''' was introduced in 1982 as an eventual replacement for the larger, rear-drive [[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]], which departed after 1983. The Celebrity was based on the X-body [[Chevrolet Citation|Citation]] chassis, but it was not affected by the dismal repair record of the Citation nearly as much. The Celebrity, along with its corporate mates including the [[Buick Century]], [[Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera]] and [[Pontiac 6000]], were A-bodies (the previous rear-drive A-bodies now became G-bodies this year) and rode on a 104.9" wheelbase.

The Celebrity, like the Citation, was available with a standard 92 hp fuel-injected 2.5L I4, with a 112 hp 2.8L V6 and a 90 hp 4.3L diesel V6 as an option. A 3-speed automatic was standard for all engines. Naturally the Celebrity drove and handled like the larger X-car it really was. Its styling was very upright and boxy (almost [[Volvo]]-like), and was available as a 2-door coupe or 4-door sedan. 1983 models differed by no longer having a separate amber turn-signal lamp in its taillight assembly. New grilles came along in 1984 along with a couple of new colors. A station wagon model was also new for 1984, in 6- or 8-passenger variations. 1984 was also the debut of the '''Eurosport''' model, which had blacked-out trim, Goodyear Eagle GT tires and alloy rims. The Eurosport was sort of like a Chevy version of the Pontiac 6000 STE, but unlike the 6000 STE, the Celebrity Eurosport was available with either the 4- or 6-cylinder engine, whereas the 6000 STE had only the V6.

The big news for 1985 was the availability of a high-output 130 hp 2.8L V6 option in addition to the lesser 2.8, which was still available. In 1986, the V6 finally recieved fuel-injection, the diesel was dumped, and the body sported a revised nose with new flush composite headlamps, a smaller grille and revised taillights in the rear, styled somewhat like the larger [[Chevrolet Caprice|Caprice]]'s design. In 1987, Chevrolet offered an interesting '''VR''' model, available in either red or white only and as a 2- or 4-door (it wasn't available on the wagon). The VR had ground effects, a blanked-off grille, body-colored rims and special decals and was only available with the high-output 2.8L V6. The VR supposedly offered a 5-speed manual transmission as standard, a first for the Celebrity line. The VR was not well received with buyers or car magazine testers, most dismissing it as being little more than an overdressed pretender to true European sport sedans such as a [[Mercedes-Benz]] or a [[BMW]]. 1988 Celebrities remained unchanged, but the 1989 model year spelled the end of the 2-door coupe model, as well as the Eurosport and VR. The end of 1989 would also spell the end of the Celebrity sedan as well; only the wagon model would survive into 1990, and the 2.8L V6 would be replaced by a 140 hp 3.1L V6. The Celebrity was succeeded by the [[Chevrolet Lumina|Lumina]].

==Competitors==

*[[AMC Concord]]
*[[Chrysler E-Class]]
*[[Dodge 600]]/[[Dodge Dynasty|Dynasty]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]/[[Ford LTD|LTD]]/[[Ford Taurus|Taurus]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]/[[Mercury Marquis|Marquis]]/[[Mercury Sable|Sable]]
*[[Plymouth Caravelle]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]
*[[Volkswagen Quantum]]

Chevrolet Celebrity

2007-01-24T21:19:36Z

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The '''[[Chevrolet]] Celebrity''' was introduced in 1982 as an eventual replacement for the larger, rear-drive [[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]], which departed after 1983. The Celebrity was based on the X-body [[Chevrolet Citation|Citation]] chassis, but it was not affected by the dismal repair record of the Citation nearly as much. The Celebrity, along with its corporate mates including the [[Buick Century]], [[Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera]] and [[Pontiac 6000]], were A-bodies (the previous rear-drive A-bodies now became G-bodies this year) and rode on a 104.9" wheelbase.

The Celebrity, like the Citation, was available with a standard 92 hp fuel-injected 2.5L I4, with a 112 hp 2.8L V6 and a 90 hp 4.3L diesel V6 as an option. A 3-speed automatic was standard for all engines. Naturally the Celebrity drove and handled like the larger X-car it really was. It's styling was very upright and boxy (almost [[Volvo]]-like), and was available as a 2-door coupe or 4-door sedan. 1983 models differed by no longer having a separate amber turn-signal lamp in its taillight assembly. New grilles came along in 1984 along with a couple of new colors. A station wagon model was also new for 1984, in 6- or 8-passenger variations. 1984 was also the debut of the '''Eurosport''' model, which had blacked-out trim, Goodyear Eagle GT tires and alloy rims. The Eurosport was sort of like a Chevy version of the Pontiac 6000 STE, but unlike the 6000 STE, the Celebrity Eurosport was available with either the 4- or 6-cylinder engine, whereas the 6000 STE had only the V6.

The big news for 1985 was the availability of a high-output 130 hp 2.8L V6 option in addition to the lesser 2.8, which was still available. In 1986, the V6 finally recieved fuel-injection, the diesel was dumped, and the body sported a revised nose with new flush composite headlamps, a smaller grille and revised taillights in the rear, styled somewhat like the larger [[Chevrolet Caprice|Caprice]]'s design. In 1987, Chevrolet offered an interesting '''VR''' model, available in either red or white only and as a 2- or 4-door (it wasn't available on the wagon). The VR had ground effects, a blanked-off grille, body-colored rims and special decals and was only available with the high-output 2.8L V6. The VR supposedly offered a 5-speed manual transmission as standard, a first for the Celebrity line. The VR was not well received with buyers or car magazine testers, most dismissing it as being little more than an overdressed pretender to true European sport sedans such as a [[Mercedes-Benz]] or a [[BMW]]. 1988 Celebrities remained unchanged, but the 1989 model year spelled the end of the 2-door coupe model, as well as the Eurosport and VR. The end of 1989 would also spell the end of the Celebrity sedan as well; only the wagon model would survive into 1990, and the 2.8L V6 would be replaced by a 140 hp 3.1L V6. The Celebrity was succeeded by the [[Chevrolet Lumina|Lumina]].

==Competitors==

*[[AMC Concord]]
*[[Chrysler E-Class]]
*[[Dodge 600]]/[[Dodge Dynasty|Dynasty]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]/[[Ford LTD|LTD]]/[[Ford Taurus|Taurus]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]/[[Mercury Marquis|Marquis]]/[[Mercury Sable|Sable]]
*[[Plymouth Caravelle]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]
*[[Volkswagen Quantum]]

Plymouth Gran Fury

2006-12-25T20:07:22Z

69.91.79.124: /* 1st Generation (1975-1977) */

The '''[[Plymouth]] Gran Fury''' first became a model on its own in 1975, being a corporate clone to the full-size C-body '''Dodge Royal Monaco''' and '''Chrysler Newport/New Yorker'''. The Gran Fury name was also used briefly on the full-size R-body in 1980, and again on the mid-size M-body in 1982.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Plymouth Gran Fury Review]]'''.

===Main Competitors===

(1st and 2nd Generation)
*[[Buick LeSabre]]
*[[Chevrolet Impala]]
*[[Ford LTD]]
*[[Mercury Marquis]]
*[[Oldsmobile Delta 88]]
*[[Pontiac Catalina]]

(3rd Generation)
*[[Buick Regal]] (sedan)
*[[Chevrolet Malibu]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]/[[Ford LTD|LTD]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]/[[Mercury Marquis|Marquis]]
*[[Oldsmobile Cutlass]] Supreme (sedan)
*[[Pontiac Bonneville]]

==Generations==

===1st Generation (1975-1977)===

The full-sized C-body [[Plymouth]] [[Plymouth Fury|Fury]] was an all new model in 1974, along with the '''Dodge Monaco''' and '''Chrysler Newport/New Yorker'''. When the smaller B-body Plymouth Satellite was discontinued after 1974, it was replaced by a restyled Fury in 1975, and the previous full-size C-body Fury now became the '''Gran Fury''' (the previous C-body [[Dodge Monaco]] became the '''Royal Monaco'''). The Gran Fury's styling differed from its brethren by having dual headlights versus the quads on the Dodge and Chrysler C-bodies, but they all shared the same 121.5" wheelbase (124" for the wagon models). Gran Furys were available in coupe, sedan and wagon models in various trims. Base engine was the 5.2L 318 cid V8, with the 5.9L 360, 6.6L 400 and 7.2L 440 cid plants optional. The Gran Fury was fairly popular with police and taxi fleets but they were never a big seller, especially compared to its [[Ford]] and [[GM]] competition. The Gran Fury was dropped along with the Royal Monaco after 1977.

===2nd Generation (1980-1981)===

The Gran Fury name reappeared again on the full-size R-body that was introduced a year earlier in 1979, which included the '''Dodge St. Regis''' (which replaced the Monaco) and '''Chrysler Newport/New Yorker'''. This time the Gran Fury was an identical twin to the [[Chrysler Newport]] instead of the Dodge, indistinguishable at more than 5 feet away (it was, in fact, merely a Newport with a Plymouth Gran Fury nameplate on it).

See the [[Dodge St. Regis]] entry for more comments about the 2nd generation Plymouth Gran Fury.

===3rd Generation (1982-1989)===

The Gran Fury of this generation became a M-body corporate clone to the '''Dodge Diplomat''' and '''Chrysler Fifth Avenue'''. Again only a 4-door bodystyle was offered. There was no direct successor to the Gran Fury.

See the [[Dodge Diplomat]] entry for more comments about the 3rd generation Plymouth Gran Fury.

Plymouth Gran Fury

2006-12-25T20:03:18Z

69.91.79.124: /* 3rd Generation (1982-1989) */

The '''[[Plymouth]] Gran Fury''' first became a model on its own in 1975, being a corporate clone to the full-size C-body '''Dodge Royal Monaco''' and '''Chrysler Newport/New Yorker'''. The Gran Fury name was also used briefly on the full-size R-body in 1980, and again on the mid-size M-body in 1982.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Plymouth Gran Fury Review]]'''.

===Main Competitors===

(1st and 2nd Generation)
*[[Buick LeSabre]]
*[[Chevrolet Impala]]
*[[Ford LTD]]
*[[Mercury Marquis]]
*[[Oldsmobile Delta 88]]
*[[Pontiac Catalina]]

(3rd Generation)
*[[Buick Regal]] (sedan)
*[[Chevrolet Malibu]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]/[[Ford LTD|LTD]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]/[[Mercury Marquis|Marquis]]
*[[Oldsmobile Cutlass]] Supreme (sedan)
*[[Pontiac Bonneville]]

==Generations==

===1st Generation (1975-1977)===

The full-sized C-body [[Plymouth Fury|Fury]] was an all new model in 1974, along with the Dodge Monaco and Chrysler Newport/New Yorker. When the B-body Plymouth Satellite was discontinued after 1974, it was replaced by a restyled Fury, and the previous full-size C-body Fury now became the '''Gran Fury''' (the previous C-body [[Dodge Monaco]] became the '''Royal Monaco'''). The Gran Fury's styling differed from its brethren by having dual headlights versus the quads on the Dodge and Chrysler C-bodies, but they all shared the same 121.5" wheelbase (124" for the wagon models). Gran Furys were available in coupe, sedan and wagon models in various trims. Base engine was the 5.2L 318 cid V8, with the 5.9L 360, 6.6L 400 and 7.2L 440 cid plants optional. The Gran Fury was fairly popular with police and taxi fleets but they were never a big seller, especially compared to its [[Ford]] and [[GM]] competition. The Gran Fury was dropped along with the Royal Monaco after 1977.

===2nd Generation (1980-1981)===

The Gran Fury name reappeared again on the full-size R-body that was introduced a year earlier in 1979, which included the '''Dodge St. Regis''' (which replaced the Monaco) and '''Chrysler Newport/New Yorker'''. This time the Gran Fury was an identical twin to the [[Chrysler Newport]] instead of the Dodge, indistinguishable at more than 5 feet away (it was, in fact, merely a Newport with a Plymouth Gran Fury nameplate on it).

See the [[Dodge St. Regis]] entry for more comments about the 2nd generation Plymouth Gran Fury.

===3rd Generation (1982-1989)===

The Gran Fury of this generation became a M-body corporate clone to the '''Dodge Diplomat''' and '''Chrysler Fifth Avenue'''. Again only a 4-door bodystyle was offered. There was no direct successor to the Gran Fury.

See the [[Dodge Diplomat]] entry for more comments about the 3rd generation Plymouth Gran Fury.

Plymouth Gran Fury

2006-12-25T20:01:58Z

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The '''[[Plymouth]] Gran Fury''' first became a model on its own in 1975, being a corporate clone to the full-size C-body '''Dodge Royal Monaco''' and '''Chrysler Newport/New Yorker'''. The Gran Fury name was also used briefly on the full-size R-body in 1980, and again on the mid-size M-body in 1982.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Plymouth Gran Fury Review]]'''.

===Main Competitors===

(1st and 2nd Generation)
*[[Buick LeSabre]]
*[[Chevrolet Impala]]
*[[Ford LTD]]
*[[Mercury Marquis]]
*[[Oldsmobile Delta 88]]
*[[Pontiac Catalina]]

(3rd Generation)
*[[Buick Regal]] (sedan)
*[[Chevrolet Malibu]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]/[[Ford LTD|LTD]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]/[[Mercury Marquis|Marquis]]
*[[Oldsmobile Cutlass]] Supreme (sedan)
*[[Pontiac Bonneville]]

==Generations==

===1st Generation (1975-1977)===

The full-sized C-body [[Plymouth Fury|Fury]] was an all new model in 1974, along with the Dodge Monaco and Chrysler Newport/New Yorker. When the B-body Plymouth Satellite was discontinued after 1974, it was replaced by a restyled Fury, and the previous full-size C-body Fury now became the '''Gran Fury''' (the previous C-body [[Dodge Monaco]] became the '''Royal Monaco'''). The Gran Fury's styling differed from its brethren by having dual headlights versus the quads on the Dodge and Chrysler C-bodies, but they all shared the same 121.5" wheelbase (124" for the wagon models). Gran Furys were available in coupe, sedan and wagon models in various trims. Base engine was the 5.2L 318 cid V8, with the 5.9L 360, 6.6L 400 and 7.2L 440 cid plants optional. The Gran Fury was fairly popular with police and taxi fleets but they were never a big seller, especially compared to its [[Ford]] and [[GM]] competition. The Gran Fury was dropped along with the Royal Monaco after 1977.

===2nd Generation (1980-1981)===

The Gran Fury name reappeared again on the full-size R-body that was introduced a year earlier in 1979, which included the '''Dodge St. Regis''' (which replaced the Monaco) and '''Chrysler Newport/New Yorker'''. This time the Gran Fury was an identical twin to the [[Chrysler Newport]] instead of the Dodge, indistinguishable at more than 5 feet away (it was, in fact, merely a Newport with a Plymouth Gran Fury nameplate on it).

See the [[Dodge St. Regis]] entry for more comments about the 2nd generation Plymouth Gran Fury.

===3rd Generation (1982-1989)===

The Gran Fury of this generation became a M-body corporate clone to the '''Dodge Diplomat''' and '''Chrysler Fifth Avenue'''. Again only a 4-door bodystyle was offered.

See the [[Dodge Diplomat]] entry for more comments about the 3rd generation Plymouth Gran Fury.

Dodge Aries

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The '''[[Dodge]] Aries''', otherwise known as a "K-car", is ultimately best described as "the car that saved [[Chrysler]]'s bacon". The Aries (and its K-car twin '''Reliant''') was all new in 1981, replacing the departed [[Dodge Aspen]]/[[Plymouth Volare]]. It was Chrysler's first domestic front wheel drive car, and had a 100.1" wheelbase. The K-cars were a huge gamble for Chrysler, who had just received numerous government assistance and bailouts on behalf of Chairman Lee Iacocca prior to their introduction. Had the K-cars turned out to be sales duds, it's very likely Chrysler would not exist today, at least in its present form. But not only were they successful, the K-car chassis spawned multiple spinoffs, not the least of which were sport coupes and minivans (in fact, by the mid-80s the only Chrysler cars that ''weren't'' K-car knockoffs were the L-body [[Dodge Omni]]/[[Plymouth Horizon]] and the rear-drive M-bodies ([[Chrysler Fifth Avenue]]/[[Dodge Diplomat]]/[[Plymouth Gran Fury]]).

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Dodge Aries Review]]'''.

===Main Competitors===

*[[Buick Skylark]]/[[Buick Somerset|Somerset]]
*[[Chevrolet Citation]]/[[Chevrolet Corsica|Corsica]]
*[[Ford Fairmont]]/[[Ford Tempo|Tempo]]
*[[Honda Accord]]
*[[Mercury Zephyr]]/[[Mercury Topaz|Topaz]]
*[[Oldsmobile Omega]]/[[Oldsmobile Calais|Calais]]
*[[Pontiac Phoenix]]/[[Pontiac Grand Am|Grand Am]]
*[[Subaru Loyale]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]
*[[Volkswagen Jetta]]

===1981===

Aries premier year, base engine was the 2.2L 84 hp I4, available with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic. Optional was the [[Mitsubishi]]-built 2.6L "Hemi" 96 hp I4, automatic only. Bodystyles included a 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon. Styling was the basic 3-box type. Aries styling differed from the Reliant's only by a different grille and taillights. The K-cars were off to an admirable start in their inaugural year, racking up over 300,000 sales between the Aries and Reliant.

===1982===

Only minor changes for the second year K-cars, such as a counterbalanced hood eliminating the need for a prop-rod. The windows in the sedans and wagons actually rolled down this year (they were fixed in place on the 81 models). Engine choices remained the same as last year. Also the "K" badges were removed from the exterior nameplates. The K-car's first 2 spinoffs happened this year in the form of the new [[Chrysler LeBaron]] and [[Dodge 400]], with more upscale surroundings than the Aries/Reliant.

===1983===

The biggest change this year was an additional 10 hp for the 2.2L I4, to 94 hp. Otherwise there were no real changes to speak of this year. This year's K-car spinoffs were the larger (and short-lived) [[Chrysler E-Class]] and [[New Yorker]], and the [[Dodge 600]].

===1984===

All new dashboards with temp and oil pressure gauges were standard this year, and all radios were now digital. Both the Aries and Reliant gained the Chrysler pentastar badge mounted squarely in the middle of their grilles. The 2.6L I4 received a slight horsepower boost to 101. This year the K-cars spunoff the [[Chrysler Laser]] and [[Dodge Daytona]] sport coupes and the [[Dodge Caravan]] and [[Plymouth Voyager]] minivans. It should be noted that the various turbo variants of the 2.2L (and later 2.5) engines were never offered on the Aries or Reliant.

===1985===

The K-cars sported restyled noses and tails, becoming more rounded at the front and more formal in the rear. The Aries and Reliant again differed only in their grilles and taillights. Despite the changes, exterior and interior dimensions remained the same as before. Engine and transmission choices also remained the same. K-car spinoffs this year included the [[Chrysler LeBaron GTS]] and [[Dodge Lancer]], resurrecting an old nameplate last used in the early '60s.

===1986===

The biggest change this year was the demise of the Mitsubishi 2.6L I4, replaced by a Chrysler-built 100 hp 2.5L I4. Fuel injection made its way to both the 2.2 and 2.5 engines this year - horsepower for the 2.2 remained at 94. The only exterior change was the addition of the mandatory Center High-Mounted Stop Light in the rear.

===1987===

1987 saw no appreciable changes to the Aries or Reliant other than a stainless steel exhaust system. K-car spinoffs this year were the [[Dodge Shadow]] and [[Plymouth Sundance]], as well as a new handsome LeBaron coupe.

===1988===

Following the Omni and Horizon's lead, the Aries and Reliant were now offered in value-oriented "America" trim, making many previously optional items standard, such as AM/FM stereo, power steering and brakes, etc. Transmissions on both engines gained lock-up torque converters. Spinoffs this year were the larger [[Dodge Dynasty|Dynasty]] and [[Chrysler New Yorker]] sedans.

===1989===

Other than the station wagon model being discontinued, the Aries and Reliant stood pretty much pat for their final year. The 2.2L engine received a power boost to 100 hp. Although the Aries and Reliant were at the end of their respective roads this year, the "K-car" platform was by no means dead. In fact, it spawned off 2 more variants this year, first of which were the [[Dodge Spirit]] and [[Plymouth Acclaim]], which would replace the Aries and Reliant. Another spinoff this year was the rather curious [[Chrysler TC by Maserati]] (the car's actual name), a 2-seat convertible which was a short-lived joint venture between Chrysler and [[Maserati]].

Dodge Raider

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The '''[[Dodge]] Raider''' was a short-lived mini-SUV, a twin to the '''Mitsubishi Montero''', produced between 1987-1990. The Raider was available only as a 3-door, whereas the Montero offered a 5-door model as well as a 3-door. The Raider was a moderate success for Dodge, but the model was subsequently dropped after the 1990 model year. There was no direct successor to the Raider.

See the [[Mitsubishi Montero]] entry for more information about the Dodge Raider.

Chrysler E-Class

2006-12-24T09:18:33Z

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The '''[[Chrysler]] E-Class''' was a short lived K-car based model that was produced only between 1983 and 1984. It was a Chrysler twin to the [[Dodge 600]] and was basically an upsized [[Chrysler LeBaron|LeBaron]]. The main difference between the 1983 and 1984 models are larger ribbed taillights on 1984 models. The E-Class was available only as a 4-door sedan. It was replaced by the [[Plymouth Caravelle]] in 1985.

See the [[Dodge 600]] page for additional comments on the Chrysler E-Class.

Dodge 600

2006-12-24T09:16:10Z

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The '''[[Dodge]] 600''' was introduced on a stretched K-car chassis with the [[Chrysler E-Class]] as Dodge's new mid-size front wheel drive sedan, slotted in between the [[Dodge Aries|Aries]] and the rear drive [[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]]. The 600 was pitted squarely against other intermediates such as the [[Chevrolet Celebrity]] and [[Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera]]. It sported many exterior features that were prominent on other Dodge models, such as a horizontally slatted grille like the [[Dodge Mirada|Mirada]] coupe, and recessed quad headlights like on the smaller [[Dodge 400|400]]. Initially three trim levels were offered, a base, an SE and a European-inspired ES model.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Dodge 600 Review]]'''.

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*[[Chevrolet Celebrity]]
*[[Ford LTD]]/[[Ford Taurus|Taurus]]
*[[Honda Accord]]
*[[Mercury Marquis]]/[[Mercury Sable|Sable]]
*[[Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera]]
*[[Pontiac 6000]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]
*[[Volkswagen Quantum]]

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==Criticisms==
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==Generations==
===1983===

The 600 becomes the latest K-car spinoff and become's Dodge's new mid-size model. Naturally it felt, sounded and drove like the larger Aries that it really was. Engine choices were the 94 hp 2.2L I4, with the 101 hp [[Mitsubishi]]-built 2.6L I4 as an option. A 5-speed manual was standard on the 2.2, but the 3-speed automatic was optional in the 2.2 and mandatory on the 2.6. The 600 sported an interesting option by way of Electronic Voice Alert, or EVA. The EVA had a synthesized voice that would tell you if a door was "ajar", or your washer fluid was low or to fasten your seatbelt. This could be a useful option or an annoying one, depending on your point of view. The base model was aimed at the value-minded, the SE model sported nicer trim appointments such as velour interior and upgraded sound deadening. The ES had blacked-out trim and with its upgraded suspension and Goodyear Eagle GT tires fancied itself as an alternative to the [[Pontiac 6000]] STE and other European sports sedans, although the 2.2L I4 and 5-speed were certainly no threat to any [[Audi]] or [[BMW]], let alone a 6000 STE.

===1984===

Big news this year was the addition of the turbo 2.2L I4 engine, rated at 142 hp. The ES with this engine gave it a little more credibility among its chief competitors, namely the Pontiac 6000 STE. The smaller [[Dodge 400|400]] was discontinued this year, but the coupe and convertible were now absorbed into the 600 line and now known as 600s. Digital dashboards became optional this year on SE and ES models. Other models and engine choices remained the same.

===1985===

Revised taillights and the addition of the 600 ES Turbo convertible were the news for 1985. The turbo 2.2 engine received a minor power boost to 146 hp. The base and SE models and drivetrain choices once again remained the same. Chrysler dropped the [[Chrysler E-Class|E-Class]] this year and replaced it with the [[Plymouth Caravelle]] (a name previously used on Canadian models), and was available only as a 4-door sedan.

===1986===

The 600 received a new eggcrate grille with a crossbar and a Chrysler pentastar in the center. The 2.6L I4 was dropped in favor of a new Chrysler-built 2.5L I4, rated at 100 hp. The ES sedan was dropped this year, but the ES coupe and convertible carried on, as did the base and SE models. All models also received the mandatory Center High Mounted Stop Lamp and restyled dashboards.

===1987===

The coupe and convertible were dropped this year, replaced by the new [[Chrysler LeBaron|LeBaron]] coupe model (also of course K-car based). No changes to the sedan.

===1988===

No changes to the 600 in its final year, which was cancelled in mid-year (rumor has it that 1988 600s were really leftover rebadged 1987 models). The 600 was replaced by the new [[Dodge Dynasty|Dynasty]], which also replaced the [[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]] after 1989. There would be no Plymouth-equivalent model to replace the Caravelle.

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Plymouth Caravelle

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The '''[[Plymouth]] Caravelle''' (a nameplate previously used on Canadian models) was a short-lived K-car based intermediate sedan that was a twin to the '''Dodge 600''', produced from 1985-1988. There was no direct successor to the Caravelle.

See the [[Dodge 600]] entry for comments for the Plymouth Caravelle.

Dodge Custom 880

2006-12-23T21:24:05Z

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The '''[[Dodge]] 880''' was a short-lived full-sized model produced between 1962-1965, and was a twin to the [[Chrysler Newport]]. The '''Custom 880''' model was added shortly after the 880 was introduced. The 880 was not a big seller for Dodge, averaging less than 35,000 sales a year, prompting Dodge to drop the model after 1965. The 880 was replaced by a redesigned [[Dodge Polara|Polara]], while the [[Dodge Monaco|Monaco]] reportedly took the place of the Custom 880.

Category:1980s automobiles

2006-12-23T18:39:45Z

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These are all models that were available from the years 1980 to 1989 from all manufacturers. '''Please Note:''' The years indicated are only the years that they were available in the 1980s decade, NOT the years they were actually made, as many models spanned more than one decade.

==Acura==

*[[Acura Integra|Integra]] (1986-1989)
*[[Acura Legend|Legend]] (1986-1989)

==AMC==

*[[AMC Concord|Concord]] (1980-1983)
*[[AMC Eagle|Eagle]] (1980-1988)
*[[AMC Pacer|Pacer]] (1980)
*[[AMC Spirit|Spirit]] (1980-1983)

==Audi==

*[[Audi 80|80]]
*[[Audi 100|100]]
*[[Audi 4000|4000]]
*[[Audi 5000|5000]]

==BMW==

*[[BMW 3 Series|3 Series]] (1980-1989)
*[[BMW 5 Series|5 Series]] (1980-1989)
*[[BMW 6 Series|6 Series]]
*[[BMW 7 Series|7 Series]] (1980-1989)

==Buick==

*[[Buick Century|Century]] (1980-1989)
*[[Buick Electra|Electra]] (1980-1989)
*[[Buick LeSabre|LeSabre]] (1980-1989)
*[[Buick Regal|Regal]] (1980-1989)
*[[Buick Riviera|Riviera]] (1980-1989)
*[[Buick Skyhawk|Skyhawk]] (1980) (1982-1989)
*[[Buick Skylark|Skylark]] (1980-1984)
*[[Buick Somerset|Somerset]]/Somerset Regal (1985-1989)

==Cadillac==

*[[Cadillac Cimarron|Cimarron]] (1982-1988)
*[[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]] (1980-1989)
*[[Cadillac Eldorado|Eldorado]] (1980-1989)
*[[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] (1985-1989)
*[[Cadillac Seville|Seville]] (1980-1989)

==Chevrolet==

*[[Chevrolet Astro|Astro]] (1985-1989)
*[[Chevrolet Beretta|Beretta]] (1988-1989)
*[[Chevrolet Camaro|Camaro]] (1980-1989)
*[[Chevrolet Caprice|Caprice]] (1980-1989)
*[[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]] (1982-1989)
*[[Chevrolet Celebrity|Celebrity]] (1982-1989)
*[[Chevrolet Corsica|Corsica]] (1988-1989)
*[[Chevrolet Corvette|Corvette]] (1980-1982) (1984-1989)
*[[Chevrolet El Camino|El Camino]] (1980-1987)
*[[Chevrolet Impala|Impala]] (1980-1985)
*[[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]] (1980-1983)
*[[Chevrolet Monte Carlo|Monte Carlo]] (1980-1988)
*[[Chevrolet Monza|Monza]] (1980)
*[[Chevrolet Nova|Nova]] (1985-1988)

==Chrysler==

*[[Chrysler Conquest|Conquest]] (1987-1989)
*[[Chrysler Cordoba|Cordoba]] (1980-1983)
*[[Chrysler E-Class|E-Class]] (1983-1984)
*[[Chrysler Fifth Avenue|Fifth Avenue]] (1983-1989)
*[[Chrysler Laser|Laser]] (1984-1986)
*(Chrysler) [[Imperial]] (1981-1983)
*[[Chrysler LeBaron|LeBaron]] (1980-1989)
*[[Chrysler Newport|Newport]] (1980-1981)
*[[Chrysler New Yorker|New Yorker]] (1980-1989)

==Datsun==

*[[Datsun 210|210]] (1980-1982)
*[[Datsun 280Z|280Z]] (1980-1983)
*[[Datsun 310|310]] (1980-1982)
*[[Datsun 810|810]]/[[Nissan Maxima|Maxima]] (1980-1984)

==Dodge==

*[[Dodge 400|400]] (1982-1983)
*[[Dodge 600|600]] (1983-1988)
*[[Dodge Aries|Aries]] (1981-1989)
*[[Dodge Aspen|Aspen]] (1980)
*[[Dodge Caravan|Caravan]] (1984-1989)
*[[Dodge Charger|Charger]] (1983-1987)
*[[Dodge Colt|Colt]] (1980-1989)
*[[Dodge Daytona|Daytona]] (1984-1989)
*[[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]] (1980-1989)
*[[Dodge Dynasty|Dynasty]] (1988-1989)
*[[Dodge Mirada|Mirada]] (1980-1983)
*[[Dodge Omni|Omni]] (1980-1989)
*[[Dodge Rampage|Rampage]] (1982-1984)
*[[Dodge Shadow|Shadow]] (1987-1989)

==Eagle==

==Ford==

*[[Ford Aerostar|Aerostar]] (1986-1989)
*[[Ford Escort|Escort]] (1981-1989)
*[[Ford Fairmont|Fairmont]] (1980-1983)
*[[Ford Fiesta|Fiesta]] (1980)
*[[Ford Granada|Granada]] (1980-1982)
*[[Ford LTD|LTD]]/[[Ford Crown Victoria|Crown Victoria]] (1980-1989)
*[[Ford Mustang|Mustang]] (1980-1989)
*[[Ford Pinto|Pinto]] (1980)
*[[Ford Tempo|Tempo]] (1984-1989)
*[[Ford Thunderbird|Thunderbird]] (1980-1989)

==Geo==

*[[Geo Prism|Prism]] (1989)
*[[Geo Tracker|Tracker]] (1989)

==Honda==

*[[Honda Accord|Accord]] (1980-1989)
*[[Honda Civic|Civic]] (1980-1989)
*[[Honda CRX|CRX]] (1984-1989)
*[[Honda Prelude|Prelude]] (1980-1989)

==Hyundai==

*[[Hyundai Elantra|Elantra]] (1988-1989)
*[[Hyundai Excel|Excel]] (1986-1989)

==Isuzu==

*[[Isuzu I-Mark|I-Mark]] (1981-1984)
*[[Isuzu Impulse|Impulse]] (1983-1989)

==Jaguar==

==Lincoln==

*[[Lincoln Continental|Continental]] (1982-1989)
*[[Lincoln Mark VI|Mark VI]] (1980-1983)
*[[Lincoln Mark VII|Mark VII]] (1984-1989)
*[[Lincoln Town Car|Town Car]] (1980-1989)
*[[Lincoln Versailles|Versailles]] (1980)

==Mazda==

*[[Mazda 323|323]] (1981-1989)
*[[Mazda 626|626]] (1980-1989)
*[[Mazda GLC|GLC]] (1980)
*[[Mazda RX-7|RX-7]] (1980-1989)

==Mercury==

*[[Mercury Bobcat|Bobcat]] (1980)
*[[Mercury Capri|Capri]] (1980-1986)
*[[Mercury Cougar|Cougar]] (1980-1989)
*[[Mercury Lynx|Lynx]] (1981-1986)
*[[Mercury Marquis|Marquis]]/[[Mercury Grand Marquis|Grand Marquis]] (1980-1989)
*[[Mercury Monarch|Monarch]] (1980)
*[[Mercury Topaz|Topaz]] (1984-1989)
*[[Mercury Zephyr|Zephyr]] (1980-1983)

==Mitsubishi==

==Nissan==

*[[Nissan 300ZX|300ZX]] (1984-1989)
*[[Nissan Maxima|Maxima]] (1981-1989)
*[[Nissan Sentra|Sentra]] (1982-1989)
*[[Nissan Stanza|Stanza]] (1982-1989)

==Oldsmobile==

*[[Oldsmobile Calais|Calais]] (1985-1989)
*[[Oldsmobile Cutlass|Cutlass]] (1980-1989)
*[[Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera|Cutlass Ciera]] (1982-1989)
*[[Oldsmobile Delta 88|Delta 88]] (1980-1989)
*[[Oldsmobile Firenza|Firenza]] (1982-1989)
*[[Oldsmobile Ninety Eight|Ninety Eight]] (1980-1989)
*[[Oldsmobile Omega|Omega]] (1980-1984)
*[[Oldsmobile Starfire|Starfire]] (1980)

==Plymouth==

*[[Plymouth Arrow|Arrow]] (1980)
*[[Plymouth Caravelle|Caravelle]] (1985-1988)
*[[Plymouth Champ|Champ]] (1980-1982)
*[[Plymouth Colt|Colt]] (1983-1989)
*[[Plymouth Gran Fury|Gran Fury]] (1980-1989)
*[[Plymouth Horizon|Horizon]] (1980-1989)
*[[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] (1981-1989)
*[[Plymouth Scamp|Scamp]] (1982-1983)
*[[Plymouth Sundance|Sundance]] (1987-1989)
*[[Plymouth Turismo|Turismo]] (1983-1987)
*[[Plymouth Volare|Volare]] (1980)
*[[Plymouth Voyager|Voyager]] (1984-1989)

==Pontiac==

*[[Pontiac 1000|1000]] (1984-1987)
*[[Pontiac 2000|2000]] (1983)
*[[Pontiac 2000 Sunbird|2000 Sunbird]] (1984)
*[[Pontiac 6000|6000]] (1982-1989)
*[[Pontiac Bonneville|Bonneville]] (1980-1989)
*[[Pontiac Catalina|Catalina]] (1980-1981)
*[[Pontiac Fiero|Fiero]] (1984-1988)
*[[Pontiac Firebird|Firebird]] (1980-1989)
*[[Pontiac Grand Am|Grand Am]] (1985-1989)
*[[Pontiac Grand Prix|Grand Prix]] (1980-1989)
*[[Pontiac J2000|J2000]] (1982)
*[[Pontiac LeMans|LeMans]] (1980-1981) (1988-1989)
*[[Pontiac Parisienne|Parisienne]] (1983-1986)
*[[Pontiac Phoenix|Phoenix]] (1980-1984)
*[[Pontiac Sunbird|Sunbird]] (1980) (1985-1989)
*[[Pontiac T1000|T1000]] (1981-1983)

==Rolls Royce==

==Saab==

*[[Saab 900|900]] (1980-1989)
*[[Saab 9000|9000]]

==Sterling==

*[[Sterling 825|825]] (1987-1989)

==Toyota==

*[[Toyota Camry|Camry]] (1983-1989)
*[[Toyota Celica|Celica]] (1980-1989)
*[[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]] (1980-1989)
*[[Toyota Corona|Corona]] (1980-1982)
*[[Toyota Cressida|Cressida]] (1980-1989)
*[[Toyota Starlet|Starlet]] (1981-1984)
*[[Toyota Supra|Supra]] (1982-1989)
*[[Toyota Tercel|Tercel]] (1980-1989)

==Triumph==

*[[Triumph Spitfire|Spitfire]] (1980)
*[[Triumph TR8|TR8]] (1980-1981)

==Volkswagen==

*[[Volkswagen Corrado|Corrado]] (1989)
*[[Volkswagen Dasher|Dasher]] (1980-1981)
*[[Volkswagen Golf|Golf]] (1985-1989)
*[[Volkswagen Jetta|Jetta]] (1980-1989)
*[[Volkswagen Passat|Passat]] (1989)
*[[Volkswagen Quantum|Quantum]] (1982-1988)
*[[Volkswagen Scirocco|Scirocco]] (1980-1988)

==Volvo==

Category:1970s automobiles

2006-12-23T18:35:54Z

69.91.79.124: /* Chrysler */

These are all models that were available from the years 1970 to 1979 from all manufacturers. '''Please Note:''' The years indicated are only the years that they were available in the 1970s decade, NOT the years they were actually made, as many models spanned more than one decade.

==AMC==

*[[AMC Concord|Concord]] (1978-1979)
*[[AMC Gremlin|Gremlin]] (1970-1978)
*[[AMC Hornet|Hornet]] (1970-1977)
*[[AMC Pacer|Pacer]] (1975-1979)
*[[AMC Spirit|Spirit]] (1979)

==Audi==

==BMW==

==Buick==

*[[Buick Apollo|Apollo]] (1973-1974)
*[[Buick Centurion|Centurion]] (1971-1973)
*[[Buick Century|Century]] (1973-1979)
*[[Buick Electra|Electra]] (1970-1979)
*[[Buick LeSabre|LeSabre]] (1970-1979)
*[[Buick Regal|Regal]] (1973-1979)
*[[Buick Skyhawk|Skyhawk]] (1975-1979)
*[[Buick Skylark|Skylark]] (1970-1979)

==Cadillac==

*[[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]] (1970-1979)
*[[Cadillac Eldorado|Eldorado]] (1970-1979)
*[[Cadillac Seville|Seville]] (1976-1979)

==Chevrolet==

*[[Chevrolet Camaro|Camaro]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Caprice|Caprice]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Chevelle|Chevelle]] (1970-1977)
*[[Chevrolet Chevette|Chevette]] (1976-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Corvette|Corvette]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Impala|Impala]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Monte Carlo|Monte Carlo]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Monza|Monza]] (1975-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Nova|Nova]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chevrolet Vega|Vega]] (1971-1977)

==Chrysler==

*[[Chrysler Cordoba|Cordoba]] (1975-1979)
*(Chrysler) [[Imperial]] (1970-1975)
*[[Chrysler LeBaron|LeBaron]] (1977-1979)
*[[Chrysler Newport|Newport]] (1970-1979)
*[[Chrysler New Yorker|New Yorker]] (1970-1979)

==Datsun==

*[[Nissan 240Z|240Z]] (1970-1973)
*[[Nissan 260Z|260Z]] (1974)
*[[Nissan 280Z|280Z]] (1975-1979)

==Dodge==

*[[Dodge Aspen|Aspen]] (1976-1979)
*[[Dodge Charger|Charger]] (1970-1978)
*[[Dodge Colt|Colt]] (1971-1979)
*[[Dodge Coronet|Coronet]] (1970-1976)
*[[Dodge Dart|Dart]] (1970-1976)
*[[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]] (1977-1979)
*[[Dodge Magnum|Magnum]] (1978-1979)
*[[Dodge Monaco|Monaco]] (1970-1978)
*[[Dodge Omni|Omni]] (1978-1979)
*[[Dodge Polara|Polara]] (1970-1973)
*[[Dodge St. Regis|St. Regis]] (1979)

==Fiat==

==Ford==

*[[Ford Elite|Elite]] (1974-1976)
*[[Ford Fairmont|Fairmont]] (1978-1979)
*[[Ford Falcon|Falcon]] (1970)
*[[Ford Galaxie|Galaxie]] (1970-1974)
*[[Ford LTD|LTD]] (1970-1979)
*[[Ford Maverick|Maverick]] (1970-1977)
*[[Ford Mustang|Mustang]] (1970-1979)
*[[Ford Pinto|Pinto]] (1971-1979)
*[[Ford Torino|Torino]] (1970-1976)

==Honda==

*[[Honda Accord|Accord]] (1976-1979)
*[[Honda Civic|Civic]] (1973-1979)
*[[Honda Prelude|Prelude]] (1979)

==Jaguar==

==Mazda==

*[[Mazda 626|626]] (1979)
*[[Mazda GLC|GLC]] (1977-1979)
*[[Mazda RX-2|RX-2]]
*[[Mazda RX-3|RX-3]]
*[[Mazda RX-7|RX-7]] (1978-1979)

==Mercury==

*[[Mercury Bobcat|Bobcat]] (1975-1979)
*[[Mercury Comet|Comet]] (1970-1977)
*[[Mercury Cougar|Cougar]] (1970-1979)
*[[Mercury Marquis|Marquis]] (1970-1979)
*[[Mercury Monarch|Monarch]] (1975-1979)
*[[Mercury Montego|Montego]] (1970-1976)
*[[Mercury Zephyr|Zephyr]] (1978-1979)

==Oldsmobile==

*[[Oldsmobile Cutlass|Cutlass]] (1970-1979)
*[[Oldsmobile Delta 88|Delta 88]] (1970-1979)
*[[Oldsmobile Ninety Eight|Ninety Eight]] (1970-1979)
*[[Oldsmobile Omega|Omega]] (1973-1979)
*[[Oldsmobile Starfire|Starfire]] (1975-1979)
*[[Oldsmobile Toronado|Toronado]] (1970-1979)

==Plymouth==

*[[Plymouth Arrow|Arrow]] (1976-1979)
*[[Plymouth Belvedere|Belvedere]] (1970)
*[[Plymouth Cricket|Cricket]] (1970-1973)
*[[Plymouth Fury|Fury]] (1970-1978)
*[[Plymouth Horizon|Horizon]] (1978-1979)
*[[Plymouth Gran Fury|Gran Fury]] (1975-1977)
*[[Plymouth Satellite|Satellite]] (1970-1974)
*[[Plymouth Valiant|Valiant]] (1970-1976)
*[[Plymouth Volare|Volare]] (1976-1979)

==Pontiac==

*[[Pontiac Astre|Astre]] (1975-1977)
*[[Pontiac Bonneville|Bonneville]] (1970-1979)
*[[Pontiac Catalina|Catalina]] (1970-1979)
*[[Pontiac Firebird|Firebird]] (1970-1979)
*[[Pontiac Grand Am|Grand Am]] (1973-1975)
*[[Pontiac Grand Prix|Grand Prix]] (1970-1979)
*[[Pontiac Grand Ville|Grand Ville]] (1971-1975)
*[[Pontiac Sunbird|Sunbird]] (1976-1979)

==Porsche==

*[[Porsche 911|911]]
*[[Porsche 914|914]]
*[[Porsche 924|924]] (1976-1979)
*[[Porsche 928|928]] (1978-1979)

==Rolls Royce==

==Subaru==

==Toyota==

*[[Toyota Celica|Celica]] (1971-1979)
*[[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]] (1970-1979)
*[[Toyota Corona|Corona]] (1970-1979)
*[[Toyota Cressida|Cressida]] (1978-1979)

==Triumph==

==Volkswagen==

*[[Volkswagen 411|411]]
*[[Volkswagen Beetle|Beetle]] (1970-1979)
*[[Volkswagen Dasher|Dasher]] (1973-1979)
*[[Volkswagen Rabbit|Rabbit]] (1975-1979)
*[[Volkswagen Scirocco|Scirocco]] (1974-1979)
*[[Volkswagen Thing|Thing]] (1973-1974)

==Volvo==

Dodge Aspen

2006-12-23T18:28:46Z

69.91.79.124: /* 1978 */

The '''[[Dodge]] Aspen''' (not to be confused with 2007 [[Chrysler Aspen]] SUV) and its '''Plymouth Volare''' twin were relatively short-lived models, available from 1976-1980. It was introduced as a replacement for the trusty [[Dodge Dart|Dart]], but unfortunately the Aspen turned out to be not near as trustworthy as its predecessor. The Aspen from the start was plagued with early rust-out, driveability and reliability issues, although later models weren't affected near as much. The Aspen was based on Chrysler's new F-body platform, which was slightly longer than the outgoing Dart's A-body chassis, and was more nicely-appointed and upscale than the Dart. Items like power door locks and windows were available on the Aspen whereas they weren't on the Dart. Chrysler touted the Aspen's "big-car ride", due in large part to its torsion-bar front spring suspension that was similar in design to its larger models. Aspen was also available as a station wagon, Dodge's first compact wagon since 1966. All comments here also go for the Volare, except where noted.

Here's a rundown from year to year:

==1976==

Aspen's premier year. The sedan and station wagon rode on a 112.7" wheelbase, whereas the coupe rode on a shorter 108.7" wheelbase. Base engine was the 3.7L 225 cid Slant-6, the 5.2L 318 cid V8 and 5.9L 360 cid V8 with 2 or 4-barrel carbs were options. The Slant-6 was available with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatics but the V8s were automatic only. An R/T package was available on the coupe (Road Runner on the Volare), and could have the 318 or 360 with column automatic or floor shift with bucket seats. T-bar roof (T-tops) were an option also. Styling differences between the Aspen and its Volare twin were minimal, the most obvious being the front parking lamps on the Aspen were below the headlights on the bumper, whereas they were up right beside the headlights on the Volare. The R/Ts and Road Runners got unique, larger taillights than lesser models that somewhat mimicked the 69-70 [[Dodge Charger|Charger]] taillilghts. The Aspen and Volare were huge sales hits in their debut year, with well over 200,000 being sold and even became Motor Trend's "Car of the Year"... but as new owners soon found out, all was not well in paradise - the 1976 Aspen and Volare turned out to be the most recalled car in history for a time (until [[GM]]'s 1980 X-cars).

==1977==

Changes were minimal this year, the largest changes being that the 3.7L 225 cid Slant-6 was (finally) available with a 2-barrel carburetor, and was dubbed the "Super Six", and the 360 V8 lost its 4-barrel carb option. The Aspen and Volare continued to sell well (sales actually increased over 1976) but unfortunately its depressing repair record and reputation continued from the previous year - Chrysler was already having a tough enough time in the late-70s and these cars certainly weren't helping. Despite this, the Aspen spun off a luxury variant this year called the [[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]], which rode the same wheelbase as the Aspen but was more upscale and available with more luxury options. Plymouth had no such luxury variant for the Volare. Other than the aforementioned changes, engine and transmission choices remained the same as in 1976.

==1978==

Changes to the Aspen this year were limited to a revised grille in which the parking lamps were now incorporated beside the headlights just like the Volare, and larger taillights which now incorporated separate amber-turn signals. One interesting model introduced this year was the Super Coupe (available on both Aspen and Volare), which had slatted rear-quarter windows, fender flares and a 360 V8 with a 4-barrel carb (which returned this year). The R/T and Road Runner models continued, but lost their unique taillights and now used regular Aspen and Volare taillights. Sales began to dip quite a bit this year - the 1976-77 models pretty much sullied their reputation and much of the buying public wasn't as willing to take a chance on them - this, plus the all-new [[Ford Fairmont]] and GM's new downsized A-body models ([[Chevrolet Malibu]], [[Oldsmobile Cutlass]], etc.) gave the twins some heady competition this year. The Aspen and Volare's reliability and rust-out record began to improve this year, but the damage was already largely done as far as much of the buying public was concerned.

==1979==

A virtual rerun of 1978, the largest visual difference being that the taillights now incorporated the back-up lamps where the amber turn signals used to be. Also the speedometer now read up to 85 MPH, replacing the 100 MPH unit - but instrumentation continued as before. Engine and transmission choices remained the same, and the interesting Super Coupe returned for one more year. Sales dipped even further this year, as the competition from Ford and GM were becoming more and more prevalent, plus Aspen's reputation as an unreliable rust bucket (deserved or not) continued to dog it.

==1980==

Even though this was their final year, they were nonetheless treated to an all-new nose that now had a new hood, fenders, and single rectangular headlamps with a horizontally slatted grille (the Volare had an eggcrate design). Rear-end styling, however, remained the same. Engine and model choices were paired down this year - the 225 cid Slant-6 regrettably lost its 2-barrel carb option and reverted back to a 1-barrel. The Super Coupe was also gone, but the R/T and Road Runner options continued, even though less than 1000 of each were sold, making either one a very rare find indeed today. The turn-signal stalk now incorporated the headlights and wiper controls. Sales predictably were the lowest in F-body history, no surprise since this year [[GM]] introduced its all new X-body compacts ([[Chevrolet Citation]], [[Oldsmobile Omega]], etc), making the twins look increasingly big and outdated (the GM X-bodies would have their own reliability issues later on, but that's another story). One interesting bit of sales trivia is that this is the only year that the Aspen outsold the Volare. The Aspen and Volare would be replaced by the all-new [[Dodge Aries|Aries]] and [[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] "K-car" in 1981, but the F-body chassis and running gear would live on in the M-body [[Dodge Diplomat|Diplomat]], which lasted all the way until the end of 1989.

==Main Competitors==

*[[Buick Skylark]]
*[[Chevrolet Nova]]
*[[Ford Granada]]/[[Ford Fairmont|Fairmont]]
*[[Mercury Monarch]]/[[Mercury Zephyr|Zephyr]]
*[[Oldsmobile Omega]]
*[[Pontiac Ventura]]/[[Pontiac Phoenix|Phoenix]]

[[Category: Dodge Vehicles]]
[[Category: 1970s automobiles]]
[[category: Classic Cars]]

Dodge Spirit

2006-12-23T18:21:44Z

69.91.79.124: /* 1993 */

Using an old [[AMC]] nameplate, the '''[[Dodge]] Spirit''', along with the '''Plymouth Acclaim''' and the latest car (among numerous) to use the '''Chrysler LeBaron''' name, were all introduced in 1989 to replace the previous [[Dodge Aries|Aries]], [[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] and [[Chrysler LeBaron|LeBaron]] respectively. They were built on the old K-car platform but were stretched 3 inches. These were more modern and comfortable than the outgoing K-cars they replaced, and offered options such as turbocharged and V6 engines that the previous offerings did not (except the previous LeBaron, which did offer a turbo option). The LeBaron was of course the more upscale of the three, whereas the Acclaim was offered as more of a value-for-the-money model, with the Spirit right in between. This report covers the Spirit, Acclaim and LeBaron except where noted.

Here's a rundown from year to year:

==1989==

The Spirit was offered in base, LE and ES trim, with the 100 hp 2.5L I4 as the base engine. Optional were the 150 hp turbo 2.5L I4, or the [[Mitsubishi]]-built 141 hp 3.0L V6. Transmission choices were a 5-speed manual (available on all engines), a 3-speed automatic on the 4-cylinders and a 4-speed automatic on the V6. A driver's side airbag was standard. Virtually all car magazines and owners alike praised the Spirit for being a much better built and surefoooted car than the Aries ever was, and ended up as a solid contender to the [[Ford Tempo]] and [[Chevrolet Corsica]], and even compared favorably with the contemporary [[Nissan Stanza]]s and [[Toyota Corolla]]s of the day.

==1990==

True to form, Chrysler made no real changes to the Spirit, Acclaim or LeBaron in its second year other than the usual new color choices.

==1991==

This year proved to be an interesting one for the Spirit. A new model was introduced, the '''R/T''', using a classic Dodge badge from years past. The R/T used a 224 hp DOHC turbo 2.2L I4 engine, had 205/60R15 tires, a mandatory 5-speed manual transmission, and was available only in red or white. ''Car and Driver'' magazine pitted a Spirit R/T against a [[Chevrolet Lumina]] Z34 and a [[Ford Taurus]] SHO in a comparison test, and the Spirit trounced them all in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile tests. Capable of 0-60 in a mere 5.8 seconds (still very respectable even by today's standards), ''Car and Driver'' claimed "unless you're piloting a [[Corvette]] ZR-1 or a cruise missile, you'd do well to lay low if a Spirit R/T rolls along side you at a stoplight". Only 1208 were sold this year. The R/T packages were not available on the Acclaim or LeBaron. All other Spirit models and drivetrains remained the same as years previous.

==1992==

The blistering R/T continued for one more year, with silver added to the color option list. How many were sold this year is yet unknown, but it believed to be much less than in 1991. No changes were made to any of the other models.

==1993==

The R/T was gone, and the Spirit got back to normal again. No changes were made to any of the previous drivetrain choices, but all cars received a new taillight design this year.

==1994==

A Flex Fuel Version (FFV) was made available this year on the 2.5L I4, sold mostly on fleet models but a few made their way to the general buying public. There were no other changes to the Spirit, Acclaim or LeBaron in what was to be their final model year. They were superceded by the [[Dodge Stratus]], [[Chrysler Cirrus]] in 1995 and the [[Plymouth Breeze]], which would not be introduced until 1996.

==1995==

The LeBaron name was finally retired for good this year, and the Spirit and Acclaim were available only as fleet models this year (government, rental, etc.) and were not sold to the general public. They were otherwise identical to the 1994 models.

==Main Competitors==

*[[Buick Skylark]]
*[[Chevrolet Corsica]]
*[[Ford Tempo]]
*[[Honda Accord]]
*[[Mazda 626]]
*[[Mercury Topaz]]
*[[Nissan Stanza]]
*[[Oldsmobile Calais]]/[[Oldsmobile Achieva|Achieva]]
*[[Pontiac Grand Am]]
*[[Subaru Loyale]]/[[Subaru Impreza|Impreza]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]
*[[Volkswagen Jetta]]

Dodge Spirit

2006-12-23T18:19:01Z

69.91.79.124:

Using an old [[AMC]] nameplate, the '''[[Dodge]] Spirit''', along with the '''Plymouth Acclaim''' and the latest car (among numerous) to use the '''Chrysler LeBaron''' name, were all introduced in 1989 to replace the previous [[Dodge Aries|Aries]], [[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] and [[Chrysler LeBaron|LeBaron]] respectively. They were built on the old K-car platform but were stretched 3 inches. These were more modern and comfortable than the outgoing K-cars they replaced, and offered options such as turbocharged and V6 engines that the previous offerings did not (except the previous LeBaron, which did offer a turbo option). The LeBaron was of course the more upscale of the three, whereas the Acclaim was offered as more of a value-for-the-money model, with the Spirit right in between. This report covers the Spirit, Acclaim and LeBaron except where noted.

Here's a rundown from year to year:

==1989==

The Spirit was offered in base, LE and ES trim, with the 100 hp 2.5L I4 as the base engine. Optional were the 150 hp turbo 2.5L I4, or the [[Mitsubishi]]-built 141 hp 3.0L V6. Transmission choices were a 5-speed manual (available on all engines), a 3-speed automatic on the 4-cylinders and a 4-speed automatic on the V6. A driver's side airbag was standard. Virtually all car magazines and owners alike praised the Spirit for being a much better built and surefoooted car than the Aries ever was, and ended up as a solid contender to the [[Ford Tempo]] and [[Chevrolet Corsica]], and even compared favorably with the contemporary [[Nissan Stanza]]s and [[Toyota Corolla]]s of the day.

==1990==

True to form, Chrysler made no real changes to the Spirit, Acclaim or LeBaron in its second year other than the usual new color choices.

==1991==

This year proved to be an interesting one for the Spirit. A new model was introduced, the '''R/T''', using a classic Dodge badge from years past. The R/T used a 224 hp DOHC turbo 2.2L I4 engine, had 205/60R15 tires, a mandatory 5-speed manual transmission, and was available only in red or white. ''Car and Driver'' magazine pitted a Spirit R/T against a [[Chevrolet Lumina]] Z34 and a [[Ford Taurus]] SHO in a comparison test, and the Spirit trounced them all in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile tests. Capable of 0-60 in a mere 5.8 seconds (still very respectable even by today's standards), ''Car and Driver'' claimed "unless you're piloting a [[Corvette]] ZR-1 or a cruise missile, you'd do well to lay low if a Spirit R/T rolls along side you at a stoplight". Only 1208 were sold this year. The R/T packages were not available on the Acclaim or LeBaron. All other Spirit models and drivetrains remained the same as years previous.

==1992==

The blistering R/T continued for one more year, with silver added to the color option list. How many were sold this year is yet unknown, but it believed to be much less than in 1991. No changes were made to any of the other models.

==1993==

The R/T was gone, and the Spirit got back to normal again. No changes were made to any of the previous drivetrain choices.

==1994==

A Flex Fuel Version (FFV) was made available this year on the 2.5L I4, sold mostly on fleet models but a few made their way to the general buying public. There were no other changes to the Spirit, Acclaim or LeBaron in what was to be their final model year. They were superceded by the [[Dodge Stratus]], [[Chrysler Cirrus]] in 1995 and the [[Plymouth Breeze]], which would not be introduced until 1996.

==1995==

The LeBaron name was finally retired for good this year, and the Spirit and Acclaim were available only as fleet models this year (government, rental, etc.) and were not sold to the general public. They were otherwise identical to the 1994 models.

==Main Competitors==

*[[Buick Skylark]]
*[[Chevrolet Corsica]]
*[[Ford Tempo]]
*[[Honda Accord]]
*[[Mazda 626]]
*[[Mercury Topaz]]
*[[Nissan Stanza]]
*[[Oldsmobile Calais]]/[[Oldsmobile Achieva|Achieva]]
*[[Pontiac Grand Am]]
*[[Subaru Loyale]]/[[Subaru Impreza|Impreza]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]
*[[Volkswagen Jetta]]

Plymouth Acclaim

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The '''Plymouth Acclaim''' was a K-car based identical twin to the '''Dodge Spirit''' and was available from 1989-1994. It replaced the [[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]], and would be succeeded by the [[Plymouth Breeze|Breeze]] in 1996.

See the [[Dodge Spirit]] entry for comments about the Plymouth Acclaim.

Plymouth Reliant

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The '''[[Plymouth]] Reliant''' was a near-identical twin to the Dodge Aries produced from 1981-1989, and succeeded the [[Plymouth Volare|Volare]]. It would be replaced by the [[Plymouth Acclaim|Acclaim]] in 1990.

Please see the entry for [[Dodge Aries]] for comments on the Plymouth Reliant.

Plymouth Volaré

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The '''[[Plymouth]] Volare''' was a near-identical twin to the '''Dodge Aspen''' produced from 1976-1980, and was the successor to the [[Plymouth Valiant|Valiant]]. It would be succeeded by the [[Plymouth Reliant|Reliant]] K-car in 1981.

See the [[Dodge Aspen]] entry for more information about the Plymouth Volare.

Plymouth Scamp

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The 1982-1983 '''[[Plymouth]] Scamp''' (not to be confused with the [[Plymouth Valiant|Valiant]] Scamp) was a short-lived neo-pickup based on the [[Plymouth Horizon]] TC3 coupe (becoming the [[Plymouth Turismo|Turismo]] in 1983), and was an identical twin to the '''Dodge Rampage'''.

See the [[Dodge Rampage]] entry for more information on the Plymouth Scamp.

Plymouth

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[[Image:Plymouthlogo.jpg|thumb|right|Plymouth "sailboat logo" used from 1996 to 2001.]]
[[Image:Plymouthinsignia1960s.gif|thumb|right|Plymouth division logo, 1960s.]]
'''Plymouth''' was a brand of [[automobile]] based in the United States, marketed by the [[Chrysler|Chrysler Corporation]] and [[DaimlerChrysler]] from 1928 to 2001.

For much of its life, Plymouth was one of the top selling American automobile brands, along with [[Chevrolet]] and [[Ford]] ("the low-priced three"). Plymouth even surpassed Ford for a time in the 1940s as the second most popular make of automobiles in the U.S. Through 1956, Plymouth vehicles were known for their durability, affordability and engineering. In 1957, Chrysler's ''Forward Look'' styling theme produced cars with much more advanced styling than [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] or Ford, although Plymouth's reputation would ulitmately suffer as the cars were prone to rust and sloppy assembly. The marque also introduced its limited production Fury line in 1956, and it too benefited from the crisp Forward Look designs.

The Plymouth brand lost market share rapidly in the early 1960s. While Plymouth was a styling leader from 1957 to 1958, its 1959 through 1962 models were awkwardly styled cars that failed to strike a chord with the public. Plymouth also found itself in competition with its own corporate sister division [[Dodge]] when the lower-priced full-size [[Dodge Dart]] was introduced for 1960. [[Rambler]], and then [[Pontiac]] would assume the number three sales position for the remainder of the decade. Plymouth went into a decline from which it would never fully recover.

The marque regained market share following the introduction of the 1965 models, which returned Plymouth to full-size vehicles and more mainstream styling. Plymouth regained its traditional third place in the sales race in 1971 and 1974, primarily with its popular [[Plymouth Valiant|Valiant]] and [[Plymouth Duster|Duster]] compact models, but as a brand Plymouth was hardest hit by Chrysler's financial woes of the late 1970s. Marketing decisions ultimately reduced the Plymouth lineup to the point that it was no longer a full-line make (by the late 1990s, only four cars were sold under the Plamouth marque: the [[Plymouth Voyager|Voyager/Grand Voyager]] minivan, the [[Plymouth Breeze|Breeze]] mid-size sedan, the [[Plymouth Neon|Neon]] compact car, and the [[Plymouth Prowler|Prowler]] sports car). New models were increasingly given to the Dodge and Chrysler brands, and denied to Plymouth. By 1979, its lineup consisted of only the domestically produced Volare and Horizon models, and a number of rebadged [[Mitsubishi Motors Corporation|Mitsubishi]] imports.

After discontinuing the [[Eagle]] brand in 1998, Chrysler was planning to expand the Plymouth line with a number of unique models before the corporation's merger with [[Daimler-Benz]] AG. The first model was the [[Plymouth Prowler]], a modern-day [[hot rod]]. The [[Chrysler PT Cruiser|PT Cruiser]] was to have been the second. Both models had a similar grille, showing that Chrysler was intending to take a retro styling route with the Plymouth brand. Other than the Prowler, at the time of the takeover Plymouth had no unique products that were not also available in the Dodge line. Furthermore, whereas all Plymouth dealers also sold the Chrysler line of cars, many Dodge dealers sold only Dodge; thus it would cause much more dealer disarray to discontinue Dodge than it would to discontinue Plymouth. Consequently, DaimlerChrysler decided to drop the make after a limited run of 2001 models. The PT Cruiser was ultimately launched as a Chrysler, and the Prowler line was absorbed into that make as well. The [[Plymouth Voyager]] was also briefly absorbed into the Chrysler line.

== Plymouth car models ==
[[Image:ClassicCar4.JPG|right|thumb|250px|1935 Plymouth PJ Touring Sedan]]
[[Image:800px-1942 Plymouth.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1942 Plymouth]]
[[Image:800px-1966_Plymouth_Barracuda.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1966 Plymouth Barracuda]]
[[Image:PlymouthReliant1987.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1987 Plymouth Reliant K]]
[[Image:1997Voyager.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1997 Plymouth Voyager]]
*[[Plymouth Acclaim]] (1989-1995)
*[[Plymouth Arrow]] (1976-1980, rebadged [[Mitsubishi Lancer|Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste]])
*[[Dodge Ram 50|Plymouth Arrow Truck]] (1979-1982, rebadged [[Mitsubishi Forte]])
*[[Plymouth Barracuda]] (1964-1974)
*[[Plymouth Belvedere]] (1954-1970)
*[[Plymouth Breeze]] (1996-2000)
*[[Plymouth Caravelle]] (1985-1988)
*[[Plymouth Champ]] (1979-1982, rebadged [[Mitsubishi Mirage]])
*[[Plymouth Colt]] (1983-1994, rebadged [[Mitsubishi Mirage]])
*[[Plymouth Conquest]] (1984-1986, rebadged [[Mitsubishi Starion]])
*[[Plymouth Cranbrook]]
*[[Plymouth Cricket]] (1971-1975, rebadged [[Hillman Avenger]])
*[[Plymouth Duster]] (1970-1976)
*[[Plymouth Fury]] (1956-1978)
*[[Plymouth Gran Fury]] (1975-1977, 1980-1989)
*[[Plymouth Grand Voyager]] (1987-2000)
*[[Plymouth GTX]] (1967-1971)
*[[Plymouth Horizon]] (1978-1990)
*[[Plymouth Laser]] (1990-1994, rebadged [[Mitsubishi Eclipse]])
*[[Plymouth Neon]] (1995-2001)
*[[Plymouth Plaza]] (1954-1958)
*[[Plymouth Prowler]] (1997-2001)
*[[Plymouth Reliant]] (1981-1989)
*[[Plymouth Road Runner]] (1968-1980)
*[[Plymouth Sapporo]] (1978-1983, rebadged [[Mitsubishi Galant]])
*[[Plymouth Satellite]] (1966-1974)
*[[Plymouth Savoy]] (1951-1965)
*[[Plymouth Scamp]] (1971-1976)
*[[Plymouth Scamp]] (1982-1983)
*[[Plymouth Sundance]] (1987-1994)
*[[Plymouth Suburban]]
*[[Plymouth Superbird]] (1970)
*[[Plymouth TC3]] (1979-1982)
*[[Plymouth Trailduster]] (1974-1981)
*[[Plymouth Turismo]] (1983-1987)
*[[Plymouth Valiant]] (1960-1976)
*[[Plymouth VIP]] (1966-1969)
*[[Plymouth Volaré]] (1976-1980)
*[[Plymouth Voyager]] (1974-2000)

==External links==
* [http://www.stockmopar.com/ Stock Mopar] — dedicated to all Mopars, especially the Mopars from the muscle car era!
* [http://www.allpar.com/ Allpar] — A comprehensive resource for information on Chrysler Corporation and related automobiles and products, including historical information, forums, and current news and reviews.
* [http://www.musclecarfacts.com/mcf/index.asp Muscle Car Facts]- A year by year account of some of the greatest mopar muscle cars ever.

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{{DaimlerChrysler}}

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[[Category:Chrysler]]
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Dodge Rampage

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The '''[[Dodge]] Rampage''' was a neo-pickup produced from 1982-1984, based on the [[Dodge Omni]] 024 coupe (which became the [[Dodge Charger|Charger]] in 1983), much in the same vein as the [[Chevrolet El Camino]] and [[Ford Ranchero]]. [[Plymouth]] also had a twin to the Rampage called the '''Scamp''', resurrecting a nameplate last used by Plymouth in 1976. All options on the 024/Charger were also available on the Rampage, with the exception of the Shelby package, which was not offered. The Rampage and Scamp were poor sellers for [[Chrysler]], and as a result, the Scamp was dropped after only a 2 year run in 1983. The Rampage held on for one more year, but would ultimately suffer the same fate a year later.

Plymouth Trailduster

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The '''[[Plymouth]] Trailduster''' was a full-size SUV that was an identical twin to the '''Dodge Ramcharger''' from 1974-1980.

See the [[Dodge Ramcharger]] entry for more information on the Plymouth Trailduster.

Dodge St. Regis

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The '''[[Dodge]] St. Regis''' was Dodge's short-lived full-size 6-passenger car that was produced from 1979-1981, and turned out to be Dodge's last true full-sized car as well. The St. Regis replaced the discontinued [[Dodge Monaco|Monaco]] for 1979, but rode the same chassis dimensions as the Monaco, despite being an all-new R-body (the Monaco was a B-body). The St. Regis was introduced with [[Chrysler]]'s all-new downsized [[Newport]]/[[New Yorker]] in 1979, and later in 1980 shared a body with [[Plymouth]]'s re-introduced (in name only) [[Plymouth Gran Fury|Gran Fury]], which was a Chrysler Newport with a Plymouth nameplate on it.

1979 was the most popular year of the "Saint Reej", but sales paled in comparison to GM's full-size cars ([[Chevy Impala]]/[[Chevrolet Caprice|Caprice]], etc), and also had to do battle with the all new downsized [[Ford LTD]] and [[Mercury Marquis]] this year... the St. Regis was no match for any of those cars in sales, equipment offering or build quality (which was pretty awful in those years). These cars saw most of their sales as fleet models, such as police cars and taxi cabs, and was fairly popular on TV police shows (T.J. Hooker being the most common). The cars were available with either the 318 or 360 V8s.

1980 saw virtually no change other than to make the 225 cid Slant-6 the standard engine (mostly for fuel economy reasons). In 1981, the 360 option was discontinued (surely much to the disappointment of police divisions). R-body sales never even came close to GM's or Ford's full-size offerings, and Chrysler themselves realized they were fighting a losing battle and mercifully threw in the towel in mid-1981 (actually a year after Chrysler planned to - they were originally supposed to die after 1980). The smaller M-body [[Diplomat]] became Dodge's biggest rear-drive sedan after 1981 - one could say it was a "spiritual" replacement for the departed Saint Reej.

Dodge St. Regis

2006-12-04T00:25:44Z

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The '''[[Dodge]] St. Regis''' was Dodge's short-lived full-size 6-passenger car that was produced from 1979-1981, and turned out to be Dodge's last true full-sized car as well. The St. Regis replaced the discontinued [[Monaco]] for 1979, but rode the same chassis dimensions as the Monaco, despite being an all-new R-body (the Monaco was a B-body). The St. Regis was introduced with [[Chrysler]]'s all-new downsized [[Newport]]/[[New Yorker]] in 1979, and later in 1980 shared a body with [[Plymouth]]'s re-introduced (in name only) [[Gran Fury]], which was a Chrysler Newport with a Plymouth nameplate on it.

1979 was the most popular year of the "Saint Reej", but sales paled in comparison to GM's full-size cars ([[Chevy Impala]]/[[Chevrolet Caprice|Caprice]], etc), and also had to do battle with the all new downsized [[Ford LTD]] and [[Mercury Marquis]] this year... the St. Regis was no match for any of those cars in sales, equipment offering or build quality (which was pretty awful in those years). These cars saw most of their sales as fleet models, such as police cars and taxi cabs, and was fairly popular on TV police shows (T.J. Hooker being the most common). The cars were available with either the 318 or 360 V8s.

1980 saw virtually no change other than to make the 225 cid Slant-6 the standard engine (mostly for fuel economy reasons). In 1981, the 360 option was discontinued (surely much to the disappointment of police divisions). R-body sales never even came close to GM's or Ford's full-size offerings, and Chrysler themselves realized they were fighting a losing battle and mercifully threw in the towel in mid-1981 (actually a year after Chrysler planned to - they were originally supposed to die after 1980). The smaller M-body [[Diplomat]] became Dodge's biggest rear-drive sedan after 1981 - one could say it was a "spiritual" replacement for the departed Saint Reej.